Landmark JudgmentHigh Court of Himachal Pradesh at ShimlaSavita v. State of Himachal Pradesh: married daughters and compassionate appointmentThe Himachal Pradesh High Court held that a married daughter cannot be excluded from the deceased's 'family' for compassionate appointment solely on the ground of her marital status — such exclusion is arbitrary and violates Articles 14 and 15.Valkya Editorial·14 Jun 2026·8 min