HC admits contempt plea against Army chief

The petitioners counsel,Rekha Palli,contended that contempt of court proceedings be initiated against the Army for willful disobedience of the judgement.

The petition said Army has failed to make its stand clear and has,in fact,taken a decision to release some officers from service despite the court staying such a move in May.

Sources in the Army,however,told The Indian Express they were contemplating challenging the order in the SC.

The HC on March 12 said women Army and Air Force officers were entitled to permanent comission. If male officers can be granted permanent commission… there is no reason why equally capable women officers cant. It is not charity being sought by women officers but enforcement of constitutional rights, it said.