1. This writ petition is filed challenging the award passed by the Lok Adalath.

2. The plaintiff—Kenchavva, who is the wife of defendant No.5, filed a suit claiming her l/7th share in the deceased son —Dundappa's service benefits. She arrayed her daughter-in-law as defendant No.l and grand-children as defendant Nos.2, 3, 4 and 6. Defendant No.7 was the Life Insurance Corporation and defendant No.8 was the Regional Fire Fighter Officer, where the deceased was employed.

3. Her grievance was her son—Dundappa had insured his life for a sum of Rs. 1,00,000/-, Rs.50,000/-, Rs.50,000/-Rs.50,000/- and Rs.50,000/- under different L.I.C. polices. Defendant Nos.1 to 6 colluding with each other are trying to withdraw the said amount, behind her back. As her share is denied, she fried the suit. The suit was instituted on 03.07.2009.

4. After service of summons, the defendants entered appearance. As an application was also filed in the said suit under Section 80(2) of CPC for dispensation of notice to defendants 7 and 8, it was allowed. No written statement was filed. However, on 11.08.2009, I.A. No.VI was filed under Order I Rule 10(2) of CPC, for impleading defendants 9 and 10. As no o