Here are the options before the Supreme Court

ter the high octane drama that unfolded last night with a midnight hearing, the top court had refused to stay the swearing-in of BS Yeddyurappa as new Karnataka CM. But, the Supreme Court also said that the oath administered to the CM is subject to further orders by the apex court.

The court also demanded the submission of letters dated May 15 and May 16 which were written to the governor by the BJP.

Further, the 15-day time period granted to the BJP to prove majority on the floor of the House remains open to challenge and is likely to be a hot point of argument during the hearing on Friday.

BJP's BS Yeddyurappa has been sworn in as the new Karnataka chief minister and while one may criticise any political party for unethical behaviour, not every immoral act is illegal.

Here are the legal options and possible scenarios ahead of the apex court hearing on May 18.