JUDGMENT : 1. We have heard Sri Harish N. Salve, learned senio counsel for the petitioners; Sri G. Ramaswamy, learned senior counsel for the Election Commission and Ms. A. Subhashini appears for Union of India. Issue rule. There will be no stay. Counter-affidavits shall be filed by 31st March, 1993. Call this matter on 31st March, 1993.