Salman Rushdie's book was banned in India in 1988. A Delhi court ruling has now cast doubt on the official ban on the import of the novel into India. (Credit: Reddit)
Besides 'The Satanic Verses', here are five books banned in India: (Credit: Pexels)
An Area of Darkness
This book by VS Naipaul was banned in India for the "negative portrayal of India and its people." (Credit: Pineterest)
The Polyester Prince
It is the biography of Dhirubhai Ambani by Hamish McDonald. It was banned in India on allegation of defamation against the business tycoon. (Credit: Pinterest)
Rangila Rasul
The book was written by Pandit M. A. Chamupati. It was banned due to its controversial take on the marriage life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. (Credit: Pinterest)
The Man from Moscow
The book, authored by Greville Wynne, was banned in India as the govt claimed that the book misinterpreted its policies. (Credit: X)
Nine Hours to Rama
This book by Stanley Wolpert was banned in India due to the portrayal of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi. (Credit: Pinterest)