Case Details

  • Case Name: The National Insurance vs Conciencia Especiosa Mariana Fernandes & Anr.
  • Petition: Special Leave to Appeal (C) No(s). 12242/2026.
  • Court: Supreme Court of India.
  • Related Prior Order: Final judgment and order dated 24‑12‑2025 in FA No. 1/2025 passed by the High Court of Bombay at Goa.
  • Hearing Date: 25‑05‑2026.
  • Period of Dispute/Violation: Not specified in the order.

Parties Involved

  • Petitioner: The National Insurance.
  • Respondent(s): Conciencia Especiosa Mariana Fernandes & Anr.
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Ms. Hetu Arora Sethi (Advocate on Record), Ms. Kanak Bathwal (Advocate on Record).
  • Counsel for Respondent(s): Mr. Dcosta Ivo Manuel Simon (Advocate on Record), Mr. Deepak Gaonkar (Advocate), Mr. Guruprasad Naik (Advocate), Mr. Gajendra Singh Negi (Advocate).
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Hon'ble Mr. Justice N.V. Anjaria.

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The order does not detail the specific issues, allegations, or alleged violations underlying the petition.

Findings & Observations

  • No findings or observations are provided in the order.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • Direction: By mutual consent of the parties, the matter is referred to the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee for mediation.
  • Purpose: To attempt a settlement during the "Samadhan Samaroh" scheduled for 21, 22, and 23 August 2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Parties are to engage in mediation facilitated by the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee during the specified Samadhan Samaroh dates.
  • Any settlement reached will be subject to the Court’s approval and implementation as directed.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Court’s order is limited to referral for mediation; no further enforcement actions, penalties, or directives are issued at this stage.
  • The outcome of the mediation, if any, will determine subsequent legal or financial obligations of the parties.