Archive · 16 Jun 2025
SC Halts Air Force Release of Officer Denied Commission
The Supreme Court stepped in to prevent the Indian Air Force from dismissing a female officer, Kavita Bhati, who wasn't granted a permanent position.
The court referenced a similar case from May involving another officer, Niketa Pandey, and applied the same rules.
This means the officer can continue serving until the court hears the case fully on August 6.
The court's aim is to protect the officer's rights.
Supreme Court directed Centre and Air Force not to release Wing Commander Kavita Bhati.
The order stems from a case where Bhati was denied permanent commission.
Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan referenced a May 22 order involving Wing Commander Niketa Pandey.
The court stated the same directions from the Pandey case would apply to Bhati.
The hearing is scheduled for August 6 before a regular bench.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, the Centre, the Indian Air Force, and Wing Commander Kavita Bhati.
- What
- The Supreme Court ordered the Centre and Indian Air Force not to release Wing Commander Kavita Bhati.
- When
- On Monday.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To prevent the release of a woman officer denied permanent commission, similar to a previous case.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Parties Involved
- Centre, Indian Air Force, Wing Commander Kavita Bhati
- Issue
- Release of woman officer denied permanent commission
- Reference
- May 22 order regarding Wing Commander Niketa Pandey
- Next Hearing
- August 6
