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Satanic Verses: Missing order raises questions about banned Salman Rushdie book

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The Satanic Verses was banned in India shortly after its release in 1988 .

It was criticised by some Muslims as blasphemous, sparking protests worldwide.

The Delhi High Court suggested this week that the notification banning the novel’s import - issued in 1988 - might no longer be valid.

Sandipan Khan , a resident of West Bengal state, tried to buy the book but learnt that it was not published in India nor could it be imported.

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68

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64

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semi-formal

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English

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46

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short-lived

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