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Delhi High Court Lifts Import Ban on Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses', Finds Notification Missing
Update / Judgement Date
07 Nov 2024
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Team — WCP Legal Desk
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The Delhi High Court lifted the import ban on Salman Rushdie's controversial book "The Satanic Verses" after finding that the original notification imposing the ban was missing. The court noted that without the notification, there was no legal basis to uphold the ban. This decision marks a significant development in the long-standing controversy surrounding the book, which has faced bans in several countries due to its content. The ruling underscores the importance of maintaining proper legal documentation and procedures in enforcing restrictions on publications, ensuring that any such actions are legally justified.