New Delhi: In her 14-year stint with Indian Coast Guard (ICG) pilot as a short service appointment (SSA) officer in rank of assistant commandant, Priyanka Tyagi saved more than 300 lives in sea, logged 4,500 flying hours - highest among men and women in armed forces, and in 2016, was part of first ever all-women crew on Dornier aircraft to undertake maritime patrolling on the eastern region.
Despite the achievements, she was denied permanent entry into coast guard, which issued an order in May last year for releasing her from service on Dec 30, 2023. Citing grant of
permanent commission
to women in all three wings of armed forces, she moved Delhi HC seeking similar relief. HC entertained her petition but refused to grant interim relief by directing ICG to continue her service till a judicial decision is made.
Arguing her appeal before SC bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud, senior advocate Archana Pathak Dave did not have to strain herself to convince court to entertain Tyagi's petition. SC issued notice to Union govt and posted a petition for hearing on Feb 19.
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