Understanding 'Constitutional Mootness' in Administrative Law

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Yaar, can someone please explain 'constitutional mootness' in Administrative Law in simple terms? Our CUET PG Law textbooks make it sound like a complicated maze. I mean, we all know about the doctrine of mootness in general, but what about when it comes to constitutional rights and administrative decisions? For example, if a government decision is challenged in court, but the issue becomes irrelevant because the government has changed its policy anyway, is it still justiciable? Or is this scenario an example of constitutional mootness? Koi aap isse theek se samjhane ki koshish karen?

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Bharat ยท Judiciary Aspirant

"Saala, constitutional mootness toh ek bahut hi jatil concept hai. Sabse pehle yeh jaana ki kya hai 'mootness'... yeh hai jab ek case ko court ko resolve karne ka adhikar hai, lekin vah issue abhi bhi saamne hai. Constitutionality ke adda mein, mootness hua hota hai jab court ko lagta hai ki koi issue abhi bhi present hai, par woh court ki jurisdiction mein nahin hai.