The concept of ‘Curative petition’ was evolved by the Supreme Court in the matter of Rupa Ashok Hurra vs. Ashok Hurra and Anr (2002).
Curative Petition is last legal recourse for a convict seeking reconsideration of punishment. It can be filed after a review plea against the final conviction is dismissed or rejected.
Why did this term suddenly came into news in fourth week of July 2015?
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SC rejected curative petition of Yakub MemonThe Mumbai bomb blast convict’s curative petition was circulated to the three senior most judges. Supreme Court in its decision held that curative petitions must be rare rather than regular and be entertained with circumspection.