Bail granted to accused in CGST evasion case upheld after chargesheet filing constituted material change in circumstances

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....HC dismissed petition seeking recall of bail order granted to respondent charged with CGST evasion worth crores. Petitioner argued bail was granted merely one month after rejection of second application without changed circumstances. HC held filing of chargesheet constituted material change in circumstances, shifting considerations from investigation cooperation to triple test criteria including flight risk, witness influence, and evidence tampering. Court found documentary evidence unlikely to be tampered, no flight risk demonstrated, and no witness influence potential. CMM's discretion in granting bail was properly exercised with no abuse of liberty shown or trial hampering evidenced, warranting dismissal.....