THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH vs MOHAMMAD NAIM

The Supreme Court held that the State Government is an aggrieved party entitled to apply under Section 561-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, for expunging remarks made by the High Court against the police force. The Court clarified that the inherent powers of the High Court can be invoked to prevent abuse of process and secure justice. The appeal was allowed, affirming the State's right to seek expunction of derogatory remarks, thereby recognizing the State as a juristic person capable of filing such applications.