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Special reasons, the words 'special reasons' in the context in which they are used could only means special to the accused on whom sentence is being imposed. 'Special reasons' in the context of sentencing process must be special to the accused in the case or special to the facts and the circumstances of the case in which the sentence is being awarded, Meet Singh v. State of Punjab, AIR 1980 SC 1141 (1143). [Prevention of Corruption Act (2 of 1947), s. 5(2) Proviso]