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Issues involved: Challenge to an order passed by the Quarantine Officer regarding the import of horses from Austria and Germany.
Details of the judgment: 1. The Petitioner, a minor highly talented in horse riding, was granted an import license for three horses from Australia. The Quarantine Officer (QO) ordered the deportation of the horses on the grounds of lack of proper health documents and import license. 2. The Petitioner argued that the horses had valid import licenses and health certificates from Dr. Erdmann. Allegations of bribery and malice were made against the QO. The horses were tested and certified to be healthy. 3. The Respondent contended that the geographical origin of the horses is critical, and strict quarantine regulations must be followed to prevent disease transmission. The place of origin specified in the import license must be adhered to. 4. The Court held that since the horses' place of origin was Austria, not Australia as required by the license, the essential condition was not met. Strict compliance with quarantine regulations is necessary to prevent disease spread. 5. Allegations against the QO are under examination. The Court found no illegality in the QO's order regarding the horses' health status. The Petitioner's request for relief was dismissed. 6. The Court clarified that the Petitioner can import horses in the future, subject to meeting all legal requirements. The Petitioner was directed to clear demurrage charges for the current import. 7. The writ petition was dismissed, and the interim order for deportation was vacated. Other related applications were also disposed of accordingly.
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