` 175 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA RAJAVIKRANT SHARMA UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH N& CORAM: HON’BLE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE Present: Petitioner Mr. ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. 1. Grievance raised in including those the guidelines issued by the Central Government. 2. Taking cognizance in the m 01.07.2026: “ Grievance raised in this petition is that website created for students who are differently there is a possibility of data being leaked. Though, short note has been furnished by Mr. J.S. Chandail, Addl. Standing Counsel, on behalf of U.T. Chandigarh, indicating that various steps have been taken in this regard, we deem it appropriate to adjourn the matter in order to enable the respondents record such steps by List on 23.07.2026.” 3. In compliance of the aforesaid affidavit of Director Information Technology, UT Chandigarh, has been filed mentioning that out of total 127 webs IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-PIL Date of Decision: RAJAVIKRANT SHARMA Vs. UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH N& HON’BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR Petitioner Rajavikrant Sharma in person. Mr. Jaivir Chandel, Addl. Standing *** ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA, A.C.J. (Oral) Grievance raised in this petition is including those who are differently-abled, is not adequately secured in terms of the guidelines issued by the Central Government. Taking cognizance in the matter, we pass “ Grievance raised in this petition is that website created for students who are differently-abled is not adequately secured, and there is a possibility of data being leaked. Though, short note has been furnished by Mr. J.S. Chandail, Addl. Standing Counsel, on behalf of U.T. Chandigarh, indicating that various steps have been taken in this regard, we deem it appropriate to adjourn the matter in order to enable the respondents record such steps by filing an affidavit. List on 23.07.2026.” In compliance of the aforesaid affidavit of Director Information Technology, UT Chandigarh, has been filed mentioning that out of total 127 websites/portals/mobile applications, 94 have IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH PIL-162-2026 (O&M) Date of Decision: 23.07.2026 …Petitioner UNION TERRITORY OF CHANDIGARH N& ORS …Respondents THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE ROHIT KAPOOR in person. Chandel, Addl. Standing Counsel for UT Chandigarh. (Oral) this petition is that website created for students is not adequately secured in terms of the guidelines issued by the Central Government. atter, we passed following order on “ Grievance raised in this petition is that website created for abled is not adequately secured, and there is a possibility of data being leaked. Though, short note has been furnished by Mr. J.S. Chandail, Addl. Standing Counsel, on behalf of U.T. Chandigarh, indicating that various steps have been taken in this regard, we deem it appropriate to adjourn the matter in order to enable the respondents to place on an affidavit. In compliance of the aforesaid order, status report by way of affidavit of Director Information Technology, UT Chandigarh, has been filed ites/portals/mobile applications, 94 have for UT Chandigarh. that website created for students is not adequately secured in terms of following order on “ Grievance raised in this petition is that website created for abled is not adequately secured, and Though, short note has been furnished by Mr. J.S. Chandail, Addl. Standing Counsel, on behalf of U.T. Chandigarh, indicating that various steps have been taken in this regard, we deem it appropriate to place on , status report by way of affidavit of Director Information Technology, UT Chandigarh, has been filed ites/portals/mobile applications, 94 have RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.24 11:25 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. CWP-PIL-162-2026 (O&M) [2] already been secured and remaining 33 are to be secured after completion of ongoing State Data Centre upgradation. It is stated that the Data Centre is presently undergoing upgradation, which is likely to take another five to six months. This Court has been assured that immediately thereafter the remaining websites would also be secured. 4. From the affidavit filed by the respondents, we find that the authorities are aware of the concern raised in the present matter and adequate steps are being taken for safeguarding the website created for different purposes. We also expect the authorities to ensure compliance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government for the said purposes. 5. In the light of observations made above, this petition stands disposed of. 6. All pending misc. application(s), if any, also stand disposed of. (ASHWANI KUMAR MISHRA) ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE (ROHIT KAPOOR) JUDGE 23.07.2026 rajesh 1. Whether speaking/reasoned? : Yes/No 2. Whether reportable? : Yes/No RAJESH KUMAR 2026.07.24 11:25 I attest the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.