VERDICTUM.IN NEUTRAL CITATION NO. 2023/DHC/001676 Section 156(3) as it is mandatory to comply with Section 154(3) before filing a complaint under Section 156(3). It is also stated that though it has been observed in order dated 10.11.2020 that Section 67A of IT Act is made out, albeit, the same has not been dealt with as to how the same is made out in the facts of the present case. It is also stated that as far as Section 67A of IT Act is concerned, the contents of the series will show that there is no sexually explicit content which will bring it under the purview of said provision. 13. Per contra, learned APP for the State and learned counsel for respondent no. 2 vehemently argued that it is not mandatory to comply with Section 154(3) of Cr.P.C, since from bare perusal of the language of same, it is clear that it is directory and not mandatory in nature. It is also argued that by virtue of the impugned orders, both learned ACMM and learned ASJ have given sufficient reasons and there is no illegality or infirmity in both orders. It is also contended that there was no disclaimer or warning that the content was meant for people above 18 years. It is stated that words and languages used in the web series are such that it will not be used by general public and that Section 67A of IT Act makes it clear that sexually explicit content will also include the language used in web series. 14. Respondent no. 2, who appeared in person, argued that he is an Alumnus of Delhi University. It is stated that web series ‘College Romance’ allegedly highlights the student life and character of Delhi University. It is stated that being an alumnus of Delhi University, he strongly believes that the characters shown in the web series not only damage the reputation of the country’s prestigious Delhi University, CRL.M.C. 2214/2020 & connected matters Page 9 of 41