Practice question
A government office rescinds a challenged regulation during litigation and argues that all constitutional petitions must therefore be dismissed. Explain the general rule on mootness and the recognized exceptions that a court should consider.
Legal references
- David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, G.R. No. 171396 et al., May 3, 2006, mootness discussion, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/may2006/gr_171396_2006.html
- Foundation for Economic Freedom v. ERC, G.R. No. 214042 et al., August 13, 2024, judicial review discussion, https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/aug2024/gr_214042_2024.html
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