The Satanic Verses, India and Salman Rushdie

Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' can be imported in India as court told 1988 ban order untraceable
India's three-decade ban on importing author Salman Rushdie's controversial 'The Satanic Verses' book has effectively been lifted after a court said the government was unable to produce the original notification that imposed the ban.
Notification banning ‘The Satanic Verses’ untraceable, HC told
The Delhi high court has said that an import ban on author Salman Rushdie’s controversial 1988 book The Satanic Verses appeared to be “non-existent”.
Indian court overrules ban on Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses — because of a missing file
Rushdie's novel was banned in the Asian country in 1988 due to controversy over its depiction of Islam and portrayal of Prophet Muhammad. View on euronews
India forced to lift decades-long ban on Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses due to bizarre legal loophole
A fatwa (ruling) was issued against Rushdie and his publishers in February 1989 by the then Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Violent demonstrations followed, and the book’s Japanese translator, Hitoshi Igarashi, was stabbed to death. Rushdie was forced to spend the best part of a decade hiding in London.
India’s 36-year import ban on Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses lifted after court finds Customs notification missing
The case dates back to 1988, when the Rajiv Gandhi-led government banned the book following objections from certain Muslim groups, who claimed the book was blasphemous to Islam.
Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition Against Import Ban On Salman Rushdie’s "The Satanic Verses" Due To Missing Notification
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the 1988 import ban on Salman Rushdie's "The Satanic Verses" due to the unavailability of the official notification.The court noted
'No Such Notification Exists': Delhi HC Disposes Of Petition Against Import Ban On Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses'
The Delhi High Court has disposed of a writ petition challenging the ban on the import of Salman Rushdie’s book “The Satanic Verses”.
'Infructuous': Delhi HC closes petition against ban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses'
The book was banned in 1988 by the Congress government claiming that it could give rise to law and order problems.
Delhi HC closes plea against ban on Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses'
The Delhi High Court has closed the proceedings on a petition challenging the Rajiv Gandhi government's decision to ban the import of Salman Rushdie's controversial novel, "The Satanic Verses", in 1988,
India’s ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’ may ease now. Why has the book been so controversial?
Author Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses could soon be available in India, 36 years after it was banned. File ...
Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' Gets A Green Signal From Court After Three Decade Ban
India's three-decade ban on importing author Salman Rushdie's controversial 'The Satanic Verses' book has effectively ...
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Delhi HC lifts import ban on ‘The Satanic Verses’: Why was Rushdie’s controversial book banned?
The Delhi High Court recently concluded proceedings in a long-standing petition challenging the 1988 ban on Salman Rushdie's ...
India ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’ may ease on legal loophole: ‘Have no other option except to…’
India ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘Satanic Verses’ may ease on legal loophole: ‘Have no other option except to…’ Salman ...
Delhi HC lifts import ban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' after 36 years due to 'untraceable' document
The import ban on Salman Rushdie's controversial work, 'The Satanic Verses' has been lifted. File image The Delhi High ...