Khanna J: You want to file a reply to the amendment? The amendment can be allowed.

Kaul J: They will not oppose the amendment now.

Adds, "In view of deferment now taking place and looking to nature of challenge which is constitutional in its basis, and whether a case has been made out for referring some aspects to a larger bench, the amendment application is allowed. Amended petition is taken on record. Counter-affidavit to amended petition to be filed within 4 weeks. Rejoinder to be filed within 4 weeks thereafter..."