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Which of the following grounds and procedural conditions are relevant to an exceptional curative petition before the Supreme Court under Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra? I. An undisclosed judicial…

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Which of the following grounds and procedural conditions are relevant to an exceptional curative petition before the Supreme Court under Rupa Ashok Hurra v. Ashok Hurra?

I. An undisclosed judicial connection creating apprehended bias and adversely affecting the petitioner.
II. A denial of natural justice where a non-party is adversely affected by the judgment.
III. An averment that the grounds were raised in a review petition dismissed by circulation.

  1. I and II only

  2. I and III only

  3. II and III only

  4. I, II and III

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - I, II and III

Curative relief is exceptional. Rupa Ashok Hurra recognizes denial of natural justice affecting an unheard person and an undisclosed judicial connection creating an apprehension of bias and adverse effect. A petitioner must also state that the grounds were raised in a review petition dismissed by circulation and obtain the required Senior Advocate certification.

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