SRFTI to Conclude Case by Dec 31

Authority: High Court at Calcutta

Order Date: 22-09-2026

Case Overview

• Petition: Oindrilla Hazra Pratapan (petitioner) vs. Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) & others (respondents).
• Nature: Constitutional writ petition (WPA No.14347 of 2026) seeking relief from suspension imposed during a disciplinary proceeding initiated in late 2024.
• Background: The petitioner was suspended pending the outcome of the Institute’s disciplinary process. The Institute erroneously claimed on 15 Sep 2026 that a final order had been passed. An inquiry report was served on the petitioner, who submitted a representation.
• Court Observations: The disciplinary proceeding remains with the Institute; the writ petition need not stay pending. The court has not examined the merits of the disciplinary case.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition is disposed.
• SRFTI is directed to conclude the disciplinary proceeding in accordance with law no later than 31 December 2026.
• The suspension order against the petitioner is stayed until 8 January 2027.
• All parties must act on the server copy of this order downloaded from the official court website; a certified server copy will be provided upon application.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Disciplinary Proceedings, Court Order