2023 · Q77
Which of the following statements about curative petition is/are correct?
- 1It can be entertained by the Supreme Court of India only.
- 2It can be entertained by the Supreme Court of India and the High Courts of India.
- 3Certification by a Senior Advocate is necessary to file a curative petition.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Indian Polity, Governance and ConstitutionJudiciary
- A1 only
- B3 only
- C2 and 3
- D1 and 3
Explanation
A curative petition, created in Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra (2002), lies only before the Supreme Court, so statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is wrong. The petition must be certified by a Senior Advocate, so statement 3 is correct. Hence 1 and 3, option D.