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In a writ petition filed before the Bombay High Court, the Bombay University and College Teacher’s Union, along with five other professors from different streams and colleges affiliated to the university, have filed a writ petition alleging that thousands of students have been suffering due to improper implementation of the online screen marking (OSM) system for assessment of answer papers by the university.The petitioners contended that the university failed to provide computers and internet facility that was required for assessment of papers under the OSM system.Thereafter, the university issued a notice to the teachers for not assessing adequate amount of papers.The petition stated that earlier answer sheets were assessed by examiners and moderators at Examination Bhavan and the process used to be over while the university was closed for vacation. However, for the academic year 2016-17, the university ‘abruptly’ decided to implement the OSM system.Under this … [Read more...] about Lack Of Basic Infra For OSM System Leading To Delay In Semester Results: Mumbai University Professors; Move HC [Read Petition]

The United States Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) is moving forward with a rulemaking to address emissions from blasting operations at surface coal mines. On February 20, 2015, OSM announced it was granting a petition for rulemaking filed by WildEarth Guardians. See 80 Fed. Reg. 9,256 (Feb. 20, 2015). WildEarth Guardians’ petition, filed on April 14, 2014, requested OSM adopt new regulations under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) that would prohibit the production of visible NOX emissions during blasting at surface coal mining operations. On July 25, 2014, OSM requested public comment on the petition. OSM received numerous comments on the petition, including some from state permitting agencies and industry asserting OSM’s authority to regulate emissions under SMCRA was limited to emissions related to erosion of the surface, existing standards are adequate, and the standard proposed by WildEarth Guardians … [Read more...] about OSM Will Propose New Regulations to Address Air Emissions from Surface Mines

The following are the issues framed and the findings of the Constitution Bench in the Mullaperiyar Case 1. Whether the suit is maintainable under Article 131 of the Constitution of India.Court’s finding- The suit filed by the State of Tamil Nadu is maintainable under Article 131 of the Constitution.2. (a) Whether the Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation (Amendment) Act 2006 is unconstitutional and ultra vires, in its application to and effect on the Mullai Periyar Dam?Court’s finding- Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2006 is unconstitutional and ultra vires in its application to and effect on the Mullaperiyar dam.(b) Whether plaintiff is entitled to a permanent injunction restraining the first defendant from applying and enforcing the Kerala Irrigation and Water Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2006 with reference to Mullai Periyar Dam?Court’s finding- The 1st defendant – State of Kerala – is restrained by a decree of permanent … [Read more...] about Issues and Findings in the Mullaperiyar Judgment

In White v. University of California, 2014 WL 4211421 (9th Cir. 2014), archaeologists employed by the University of California–Los Angeles (University) in 1976 had discovered two human skeletons (La Jolla remains), estimated to be between 8977 to 9603 years old, making them among the earliest known human remains from North or South America. The property on which the La Jolla remains were discovered was aboriginally occupied by members of the Kumeyaay Nation (Tribe), which consists of a number of federally recognized Indian tribes. A lengthy controversy over custody of the remains ensued between the Kumeyaay Cultural Repatriation Committee (Repatriation Committee), a tribal organization that was formed by the 12 constituent members of the Tribe and scholars wishing to study the remains. In 2011, the University, after determining that the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) governed the issue, decided to transfer custody of the remains to the La Posta … [Read more...] about Indian Nations Law Focus–September, 2014

As a new decade begins, coal companies with operations in Appalachian states face the prospect of continued efforts by opposition groups and their federal agency allies to severely limit their production activities, including in particular the development of new surface mines. Lengthening reviews under the federal Clean Water Act ("CWA") Section 404 "dredge and fill" permit program (and judicial challenges to any 404 permits that are actually issued) will remain a primary tool in accomplishing this goal. In addition, industry can expect to face a renewed push from within and outside EPA to implement more stringent water quality standards that would apply to stormwater runoff and other discharges under CWA Section 402 ("National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System" or "NPDES") permit programs. In Appalachian states, these efforts will be framed as an attempt to minimize levels of total dissolved solids (TDS) and other parameters that are deemed critical to preserving the pre-mining … [Read more...] about Appalachian Coal Industry Faces Challenges in 2010