IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 2673 of 2008. Decided on: 20.3.2009. Ajmer Singh. … … … Petitioner. Versus State of H.P. and another. … … … Respondents. Coram: The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?No1. For the petitioner: Mr. Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Advocate. For the Respondents: Mr. R.K. Sharma, Senior Additional Advocate General with Mr. Vikas Rathore, Deputy Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, Judge (Oral): The petitioner is seeking compassionate appointment after the death of his father in harness. The case of the petitioner was rejected on the ground that his brother was already serving as conductor in the Himachal Road Transport Corporation. The wholesome principle of compassionate appointment is to mitigate the hardship of the family at the relevant time i.e. the death of the earning member of the family. In this Whether reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No - 2 - case the death had occurred on 31.8.1990 and at this belated stage relief cannot be granted. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. March 20, 2009. (Rajiv Sharma) (rkv). Judge. - 3 -