Which statement accurately reflects the Code of Criminal Procedure?

• A. It governs only civil matters.
• B. It governs criminal investigations and trials.
• C. It governs only investigations.
• D. It has no role in investigations.

Answer: (B)

The question tests understanding that the Code of Criminal Procedure provides the procedural framework for criminal justice, covering both how investigations are conducted and how trials are carried out. It is not limited to one phase only. The Code lays out how police and courts operate—from arrest, search, and remand to charging, recording evidence, and conducting the trial, as well as the avenues for appeals and post-conviction processes. It’s the backbone for criminal proceedings, setting the steps and protections that apply throughout the entire process. It does not govern civil matters (that’s handled by the Civil Procedure Code), and it does not pertain only to investigations or exclude investigations altogether—the Code explicitly governs both investigation and trial stages.