Can a suit be filed by or against the Government or public officers in their Official capacity?

In criminal proceedings, the aim is to punish an offender and proceedings is mostly between the State and the accused.

Indian Courts allow any person to file a private complaint against the accused and state will not be party to the proceedings and it will be between the complainant and the accused.

In a civil proceeding, the aim is to recover property or money, and to order compensation or to grant relief based on a right which has arisen in favour of the person seeking the relief.