India's Delhi High Court lifts 36-year ban on Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses" due to missing ban order.

The Delhi High Court has overturned a 36-year ban on Salman Rushdie's novel "The Satanic Verses" after the original ban order could not be found. The ban was initially imposed due to the book's controversial content, which sparked riots. Though the court's decision doesn't set a precedent, it highlights flaws in bureaucratic handling and may lead to the book becoming available in India again.

November 17, 2024
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