Practice question
A valid pre-trial order embodies the parties’ compliant agreement. New circumstances would make literal enforcement manifestly unjust. Counsel insists Rule118 categorically bars any judicial modification. Which is correct?
- Section4 expressly permits modification by the court to prevent manifest injustice
- The order is absolutely unchangeable
- Only a private amendment by prosecutor is effective
- Every modification automatically acquits
- A witness can disregard the order without court action
Legal references
- Rules111 Section7,116 Section11,117 and118: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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