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Mootness Doctrine

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

mootness doctrine


: a doctrine in judicial procedure: a court will not hear or decide a moot case unless it includes an issue that is not considered moot because it involves the public interest or constitutional questions and is likely to be repeated and otherwise evade review or resolution




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