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Why Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' now available in India after 36-year ban

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 25 December 2024 ()
Salman Rushdie's banned book "The Satanic Verses" is now available in limited stock at a Delhi bookstore. The ban, imposed in 1988, ended as the Delhi High Court noted the absence of the notification. Rushdie's controversial novel remains highly debated globally, and its release has reignited discussions on free speech and artistic expression.
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