Published 13:52 IST, February 19th 2020

Anushka Sharma lauds Supreme Court's verdict in favour of women Army officers

Recently, Anushka Sharma lauded the Supreme court's decision of all women officers being on par with male officers in the Indian army. Check out her IG story.

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Recently, India's Supreme Court anunced that all women Army officers are w eligible for permanent commissions, allowing m to be in Command roles. It means that all women officers will w be on par with men when it comes to promotions, ranks, benefits, and pensions. 

Supreme Court also ordered government of India to extend permanent services, which have only been applicable to male officers so far, signalling a move towards  parity in traditionally male bastion.

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Since anuncement was made public, citizens from across  country have been appreciating initiative and have hailed  verdict as a "great leap" towards equality in army. Bollywood actor, Anushka Sharma, who has been quite vocal about her political views, recently shared her opinion on verdict on her social media platform.

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Anushka Sharma lauds Supreme Court's judgement

Recently, Anushka Sharma took to her official Instagram handle to share her views on newly-passed verdict of Supreme Court, which gives women equal opportunities as men in Indian Army. Anushka lauded iconic decision and revealed that with this decision, women Army officers will be able to serve longer tenure periods and will also enjoy higher rankings and promotions in Indian Army. actor herself hails from an Army background and appreciated initiative and congratulated women officers. 

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Anushka's connection with Indian Army

Anushka Sharma has been born and brought up in an Army family, as her far Ajay Kumar Sharma served as a colonel in Indian Army and has w retired. Speaking about her experiences of being an 'army' kid, she once revealed that values and principles of organisation have taught her discipline and dedication. actor had also spoken about her family fears during 1999 Kargil War, which her far Col. Ajay Kumar Sharma had fought in.

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13:52 IST, February 19th 2020