Question

A Curative Petition can be filed in the Supreme Court of India under which Article of the Constitution of India?

• A. Article 32
• B. Article 226
• C. Article 329
• D. Article 142

Hint:

Curative Petitions were recognized in Rupa Ashok Hurra (2002) under Article 142 as an extraordinary remedy to prevent miscarriage of justice.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand a curative petition.
It is the last remedy in the Supreme Court, used after a review petition fails, to cure a serious injustice.

Step 2: Recall its origin.
It was created in Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra (2002).

Step 3: Find its constitutional source.
It is not named in the Constitution. Its base is Article 142, which lets the Supreme Court pass orders for complete justice.

Step 4: Rule out the others.
Article 32 is the writ power of the Supreme Court, Article 226 is for High Courts, and Article 329 limits election disputes.

Answer: Article 142 (Option 4).