Calcutta HC dismisses plea against release of The Bengal Files

New Delhi, Sep 8: The Calcutta High Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by Shantanu Mukherjee, grandson of Gopal Mukherjee (popularly known as Gopal Patha), seeking to stop the release of the film The Bengal Files, reports Bar and Bench.

Mukherjee had argued that the movie misrepresented his grandfather by portraying him in a derogatory manner and had sought deletion or modification of certain scenes, along with a stay on the film’s release in West Bengal.

He also questioned the role of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), claiming a lack of response to his RTI application. The Court held that the petition, based on the alleged inaction of the CBFC, was not maintainable and dismissed the plea.