IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP(T) No.: 10741 of 2008. Decided on: 27.12.2010. __________________________________________________________ Ashbo. … Petitioner. Versus State of Himachal Pradesh and another. … Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Sharma, J. Whether approved for reporting?1 No. For the Petitioner : Mr. Jagan Nath Sharma, Advocate vice Mr. Tarlok Chauhan, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. R.P. Singh, Assistant Advocate General. Rajiv Sharma, J. (oral): Petitioner is seeking compassionate appointment after the death of her father on 5th May, 1995. The underlying principle to grant compassionate appointment is to enable the family member of the deceased to tide over the economic crises immediately after the death of bread earner. There may be indigent circumstances existing on 5th May, 1995, but no such indigent circumstances are in existence as of today as more than 15 years have elapsed between 1995 till date. Accordingly, no directions can be issued to the respondents to consider the case of the petitioner for compassionate appointment at this belated stage. 1 Whether the reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? No. - 2 - Consequently, the present petition is closed, so also the pending application(s), if any. No costs. (Rajiv Sharma), Judge. December 27, 2010. (sck).