Goa's sole Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Shantaram Naik on Saturday demanded ban on the upcoming flick ‘Dum Maro Dum' (DMD) under section 6 of the Cinematograph Act 1952, as it reportedly contains certain offensive scenes and dialogues maligning women's reputation in general.

Naik shot off a letter to the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni recommending banning the movie release before it hits the big screen on April 22.

Referring to media reports, he said, "Goan women in particular and the State of Goa have been shown in a highly objectionable manner, which should not have been allowed by the Central Board of Film Certification. "

The film starring Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Paduko, Bipasha Basu and others revolves around drug-laced parties, sex, prostitution and Goa's dark underbelly. The film trailers and publicity materials have come under heavy criticism for depicting the State in negative manner.

While the issue was debated in the recently concluded budget session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, the High Court will on April 13 conduct first hearing on public interest litigation filed by Savio Rodrigues demanding the ban on the movie.

On Friday, Goa State Women's Commission filed a police case demanding stringent action against the makers of the movie for projecting women in a bad light.

"Goans have taken objection to a dialogue by Bipasha Basu saying that liquor is cheap and women are even cheaper here. As per the guidelines issued under section 5 (b) (2) of the Cinematograph Act 1952, visuals or words involving defamation of an individual or a body of individuals, or scenes may endanger public order are not to be allowed, " Naik stated.

The Congress MP added that the guidelines further prohibit showing scenes which have the effect of justifying or glorifying drinking and further scenes tending to encourage, justify or glamorize drug addiction are not to be shown.

Naik strongly opined that even though the Censor Board certified the film, the Central Government can suo-motto revise the decision. "In the meantime, the Central government can suspend the film under section 6 of the Cinematograph Act 1952, " he added.