The information tribunal in London is expected to give a ruling on the request soon.
The court avoided giving a ruling after a criminal trial date was finally set for Mr Padilla.
On the eve of his coup, the judges were due to give a ruling on whether this was legal.
The Supreme Court today gave a ruling which should contribute materially to the Negro voter registration campaign in the South.
He did not just give a ruling; he gave guidance on principles of law, many of which are still cited in cases on both sides of the Atlantic".
Even if he does not, it is likely to take months before the Constitutional Court decides whether to grant a review, let alone give a ruling in the case.
However, the measure needs the backing of two-thirds of all members of parliament before the constitutional court can give a ruling.
On April 1st one of Italy's highest courts gave a ruling that could have meant putting off the election due on April 13th and 14th, at least for some weeks.
When the architects-Walker & Poor-took up the problem with the Board of Standards and Appeals, on behalf of Robert W. Dowling, president of the corporation that owns the place, the Board hesitated to give a ruling.
In 1888 Grover Cleveland, then president of America, arbitrated in the dispute and gave a ruling stating that Costa Rica had the right to use the river for commerce but "has not the right of navigation of the river San Juan with vessels of war".
The judge has reserved his decision in the case and will give a ruling later.
