As per case facts, Malnad College of Engineering appealed a Single Judge's order. The petitioners, former Professors in the self-financing Automobile Engineering Department, were relieved after the department became financially ... unviable and was closed with VTU and AICTE approval. The Single Judge had ruled their termination "non est," citing AICTE regulations for a 65-year superannuation age. The College argued that abolished posts negate the right to continue, while petitioners asserted legitimate expectation and the College's prior assurances to VTU. The question arose whether petitioners have a legal right to continue employment until 65 years, as per AICTE Regulations, despite the abolition of their posts due to department closure. Finally, the High Court held that petitioners have no legal or contractual right to continue employment once their posts are abolished due to department closure. The Single Judge's order was set aside, but the High Court directed the College to pay financial assistance to the petitioners in equity.