The Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding a petition challenging the UPSC’s decision to exclude women from applying to military academies through the CDS exam, allowing only entry to the Officers Training Academy. The petitioner, Kush Kalra, argues that this exclusion is arbitrary and violates women’s rights to equality and professional opportunity, contrasting it with the government’s stated aim of achieving gender balance. He cites the Supreme Court’s prior rulings supporting women’s roles in the military, questioning the justification for continued restrictions. This ongoing debate highlights the need for progressive reforms in India’s defense landscape to fully integrate women into all military branches.