SHIVANI DASMAHAPATRA
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Few arenas in the annals of legal history have witnessed as profound a transformation as the realm of gender equality within the armed forces.
In Her Defence: Ten Landmark Judgments on Women in the Armed Forces is
an anthology of essays and commentaries, in layperson terms, contributed by jurists, judges and academics on landmark constitutional court decisions of
India that made a difference or brought about a positive change for women in the uniformed forces.
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It is envisaged as not just a book, but a testament to the resilience,determination and legal triumphs of women who have paved the way for greater gender inclusivity and parity within India’s armed forces.
Meticulously curated to illuminate the pivotal judgments that have shaped the trajectory of women’s participation in the armed forces of India, this book stands
as a cornerstone and embodiment of the judiciary’s unwavering dedication to upholding the principles of equality and justice.
In Her Defence:
Ten Landmark Judgments on Women in the Armed Forces
Navdeep Singh & Shivani Dasmahapatra
General V.P. Malik
Former chief of the army staff,
Indian Army
'An interesting anthology
based on court decisions,
which over the years have
corrected much of the
patriarchal thinking and
gender discrimination in
the terms and conditions of
women serving in our armed
and other uniformed forces.'
Professor Franklin Rosenblatt
President, National Institute of
Military Justice, USA
'With this collection of essays,
Navdeep Singh and Shivani
Dasmahapatra demonstrate
the underappreciated synergy
between national security and
equal protection. These essays
will surely challenge shibboleths
and inspire new generations
of women (and men) in
countries all over the world.'
Barkha Dutt
Editor, Mojo Story
'A brilliantly researched and
fascinatingly told chronicle.
If your heart leaps with pride
and joy as mine does every
time you see a woman in
uniform, this book is essential
reading to understand
how India got here.'
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