The correct answer is (a) 138.
A curative petition is a special type of petition that can be filed in the Supreme Court of India to seek review of a final judgment or order of the Court. The petition can be filed only if there is a substantial question of law or a violation of fundamental rights.
The Supreme Court can grant a curative petition if it is satisfied that there is a grave miscarriage of justice. The Court can either quash the judgment or order or modify it.
The curative petition is a last resort for a party who has exhausted all other remedies. It is a very rare and discretionary remedy.
The other options are incorrect because they do not refer to the provision of the Constitution of India that allows for the filing of a curative petition.
(b) Article 140 deals with the appointment of judges of the Supreme Court.
(c) Article 142 deals with the power of the Supreme Court to issue directions, orders or writs.
(d) Article 146 deals with the power of the Supreme Court to transfer cases from one High Court to another.