The Government has told the Supreme Court that it will not be possible to grant permanent commission status to women officers in combat wings like infantry, mechanised infantry and armoured corps. In an additional affidavit filed before the apex court, the defence ministry has said that combat support services have to sustain prolonged conflict hazards and hence, there is no question of grant of permanent status to women officer either now or in the future. The ministry has filed the affidavit in connection with the appeal challenging the Delhi High Court's March 12, 2010, judgement