Some legal experts feel that the Eknath Shinde camp’s homework on the anti-defection law was grossly inadequate, while some think that the Shiv Sena leader has been trapped and it may not be possible for him to come out of it. Maharashtra is likely to witness a long-drawn legal battle involving the deputy speaker, governor and the election commission. Meanwhile, there were reports that Shinde had met BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis in Vadodara on Friday night, but the BJP denied any such meeting had taken place. In a major boost to Eknath Shinde, higher education minister Uday Samant on Friday joined the rebel camp in Guwahati. Stay with TOI for the latest developments