As per case facts, Junior Engineers with Diploma qualifications enrolled in a B.Tech weekend/part-time course at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University after departmental permission. The State Government recognized these degrees for ... promotion to Sub Divisional Engineer. However, a Single Judge declared the course and degrees invalid, leading to this appeal. The question arose whether State Universities need AICTE approval for such courses on campus and if these part-time degrees are valid for promotion. Finally, the High Court ruled that State Universities do not need prior AICTE approval for courses on campus and that these degrees, recognized by the State Government and having parity with regular courses, are valid for promotion. The Single Judge's order was set aside.