Ex-Gratia And Leave Encashment -- Marital Status Of Daughter No Ground To Deny Ex-Gratia And Leave Encashment Arising From Service Of Deceased Father
A married daughter cannot be denied ex-gratia and leave encashment benefits arising from the service of her deceased father solely on the ground of marital status. Leave encashment is a statutory right and constitutes "property" within the meaning of Article 300-A of the Constitution, deprivation of which requires authority of law.
