preme Court held in Nand Lal v. Punjab (1982 1 SCR 718 at p. 724): Article 14 strikes at arbitrariness in State action and ensures fair­ ness and equality of treatment. The principle of reasonableness, which legally as well as philosophically, is an essential element of equality or non-arbitrariness pervades article 14 like a brooding omnipresence and the procedure contemplated by article 21 must answer the test of reasonableness in order to be in conformity with article 14. The scope of article 21 is wider. So much so, even the law of preventive detention covered by article 22 has to be in conformity with article 21. The Supreme Court, in 1981, held: The law of preventive detention has therefore now to pass the test not only of article 22, but also of article 21 and if the constitu ­ tional validity of any such law is challenged, the Court would have to decide whether the procedure laid down by such law for depriving a person of his personal liberty is reasonable, fair and just. Also The expression “personal liberty ” occurring in article 21 is of the widest amplitude and it includes the right to socialize with mem ­ bers of the family and friends subject, of course, to any valid prison regulations and under articles 14 and 21, such prison regulations must be reasonable and non-arbitrary. (Francis Coralie v. Union Territory of Delhi, AIR 1981 SC 746 at p. 747) 58. Article 22 of the Indian Constitution, in addi­ tion, sets out that no person who is arrested shall be de­ tained in custody without being informed, as soon as may be, of the grounds for such arrest nor shall he be denied the right to consult and to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. Every person who is 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the Indian Constitution and its articles, specifically focusing on the principles of equality, fairness, and reasonableness in relation to personal liberty and preventive detention. It seems to be highlighting the importance of ensuring that laws and procedures are fair, just, and non-arbitrary.

**Category**
Human rights, Education