Which one among the following is the role of the trial judge under the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure?

A. To be impartial and maintain complete silence during the trial

B. To be impartial and at the same time playa proactive role while examining witnesses

C. To be impartial, play a proactive role while exercising his powers of examining/reexamining material witnesses and also the accused person after the prosecution evidence is closed

D. To maintain complete silence and observe as far as possible the principles of natural justice during the trial

Answer: Option C