Salman Rushdie’s most controversial or rather “blasphemous” novel, ‘The Satanic Verses’, that galvanized communities against the author is now on bookstands in India after 36 years after the ban on the book was lifted following a court ruling. India banned ‘The Satanic Verses’ in 1988 after some Muslims found it as ‘blasphemous’.
The Delhi High Court lifted the ban on Salman Rushdie’s ‘The Satanic Verses’, observing that the government was unable to produce the original notification that imposed it in 1988.
In a post on X, Bahrisons Bookseller said, “@SalmanRushdie’s The Satanic Verses is now in stock at Bahrisons Booksellers! This groundbreaking & provocative novel has captivated readers for decades with its imaginative storytelling and bold themes.”
“It has also been at the center of intense global controversy since it’s release, sparking debates on free expression, faith, & art. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or revisiting its pages, this literary triumph is one that challenges and inspires,” it said.