India, Oct. 29 -- The Bombay High Court has directed the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and the Maharashtra State Veterinary Council to allow a city resident to practice as a veterinary surgeon in the country, even though her degree is not recognised in India.

A division bench of justices RI Chagla and Farhan P Dubash noted that Dr Anisha Bhisey's veterinary degree from Massey University in New Zealand was not recognised by the Indian government. However, since Bhisey also held a membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), United Kingdom, which is recognised in India, the court held that she was entitled to be registered as a vet.

Bhisey, represented by advocate Janay Jain, had approached the high court after the V...