The applicability of Article 14 of the Indian Constitution was invoked by the Supreme Court in the case involving the newspaper:

(A) Sakal

(B) Aajkal

(C) The Hindustan Times

(D) The Times of India

Correct Ans: (D)

Explanation:

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of laws. It ensures that the state does not discriminate between individuals or organizations unless there is a reasonable classification. The Supreme Court applied this article in a case involving The Times of India, highlighting the importance of fairness in media regulations.

The case addressed concerns related to press freedom and government policies affecting newspapers. The court examined whether the policies created an unfair disadvantage for certain publications. By invoking Article 14, the Supreme Court ruled that the government must apply laws fairly and without discrimination.

Other newspapers also played key roles in legal battles, but they were linked to different constitutional provisions. The Sakal Papers Case (1962) involved Article 19(1)(a), which protects freedom of speech and expression. Aajkal and The Hindustan Times have contributed to media law discussions but were not central to this particular Article 14 ruling.

Thus, the Supreme Court’s decision reinforced the principle of equality, ensuring that the government treats media organizations fairly and without bias.