Supreme Court halts IAF's release of officer involved in Op Sindoor from service
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a stay on the release of Wing Commander Sucheta from the Indian Air Force after she was denied permanent commission. The officer reportedly participated in the recently concluded Operation Sindoor and Operation Balakot in 2019.Delivering the judgement, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh stayed her release from the Air Force until further orders.advertisementJustice Surya Kant lauded the Indian Air Force for its achievements and said that they are proud of such brave officers. The court has also issued a notice to the Central government and the Indian Air Force on the petition of the Wing Commander.
On being questioned as to why she was being denied a Permanent Commission, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bharti said that a Board had found her unfit; however, a second Board is set to consider her case, reported Live Law.To this, Justice Kant said, "Let her continue for some time."According to the Live Law report, while staying her release from the service, the bench clarified that the order shall not create any equities in favour of the officer."Our defence forces are the best and these women officers are brilliant. The level of professional quality and coordination they displayed during Balakot or Operation Sindoor is unmatched. That is why we salute them. They are definitely the wealth of our nation. In other words, they are the nation. They can see even in the darkness of night," said Justice Surya Kant.Aishwarya Bharti submitted that most officers in the forces are brilliant, but the question boils down to comparative merit. She emphasised the need to keep the forces young and stated the the 'steep pyramidical structure' requires certain officers to 'go out' after serving 14 years, the Live Law report mentioned.Tune InMust Watch
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