Moot and Academic

The moot-and-academic principle is not a magical formula that dissuades courts  from resolving cases, because courts will decide cases, otherwise moot and academic, if - there is grave violation of the constitution; the situation is of exceptional character and paramount public interest is involved; the constitutional issue raised requires formulation of controlling principles to guide the Bench, the Bar, and the public; or, a case is capable of repetition yet evading review.