Question

In which of the following cases, the concept of curative petition was evolved by the Supreme Court of India?

• A. Union of India v. K.P.S. Gill Raghuwanshi, AIR 2017 SC 3258
• B. Savita Kumari v. Union of India, (1993) 2 SCC 357
• C. P.N. Ishwar Iyer v. Registrar, Supreme Court of India, AIR 1982 SC 808
• D. Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra, AIR 2002 SC 1771

Hint:

Curative petition was introduced in Rupa Ashok Hurra (2002).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Background of the concept.
The Supreme Court considered whether there should be any remedy after dismissal of a review petition to prevent miscarriage of justice.
Step 2: Ruling of the Court.
In {Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra}, the Court evolved the concept of a curative petition as a final constitutional safeguard.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (D).