UNION OF INDIA vs M/S. EXIM RAJATHI INDIA PVT. LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's order directing the fumigation of 56 metric tons of garlic imported from China, which was found to be infected with fungi, under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order 2003. The Court emphasized that methyl bromide treatment is ineffective against fungi and poses risks to human health and agriculture. The appeal was disposed of with directions for the destruction of the contaminated garlic, with costs borne by the respondents.