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What is the primary objective of the doctrine of 'Curative Petition' evolved by the Supreme Court of India in the landmark Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra case?
A. To enable Parliament to reverse Supreme Court judgments
B. To provide a final cure against gross miscarriage of justice after a review petition has been dismissed✓ Correct Answer
C. To allow the High Courts to overrule Supreme Court decisions in civil cases
D. To review constitutional amendments passed under Article 368
💡 Solution & Explanation
The curative petition, established in the landmark Rupa Ashok Hurra case, acts as the final judicial remedy to prevent a gross miscarriage of justice after a review petition is dismissed. It is entertained only under extraordinary circumstances to correct manifest errors in apex court orders. This mechanism safeguards the finality of judgments while upholding constitutional justice.
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