Antonio De Souza v. E.K. Joshi

CRIA 10 of 2024 vinita

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.10 OF 2024 ANTONIO DE SOUZA ... APPELLANT

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E.K. JOSHI ... RESPONDENT Mr. Vibhav Amonkar, Advocate for the Appellant. Ms. Amina Shaikh, Advocate for the Respondent. CORAM:- SHREERAM V. SHIRSAT, J.

DATED :- 25th September, 2025 P.C.

After hearing learned counsel for the parties for some time, I suggested to the parties to explore the possibility of an amicable settlement so as to bring the entire dispute to a quietus. Learned counsel for the respective parties submitted that the matter may be referred to mediation.

2. The parties have jointly suggested the name of Mr Desmond D'Costa, retired District Judge, to be appointed as the Mediator.

3. Accordingly, Mr Desmond D'Costa, retired District Judge, is hereby appointed as the Mediator to assist the parties in resolving the dispute amicably. The Mediator is requested to convene a preliminary meeting with the parties at the earliest and to issue such further 25th September, 2025

CRIA 10 of 2024 directions as may be necessary for the conduct of the mediation proceedings.

4. Stand over to 24.11.2025 for the Mediator's report. SHREERAM V. SHIRSAT, J.

Signed by: VINITA VIKAS NAIK Designation: Private Secretary Date: 26/09/2025 17:09:16 25th September, 2025