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Supreme Court Questions 2-Child Poll Norm As Fertility Rate Drops

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In short

The scrutiny comes as India's Total Fertility Rate has seen a significant decrease over recent decades. While the country's fertility rate stood at 3 in 2003, it has since fallen to 1.9. In light of these changed demographic numbers, the Supreme Court has raised questions regarding the validity of the two-child election norm.

Key points

  • Declining national fertility numbers have prompted judicial scrutiny of the two-child ele…: Declining national fertility numbers have prompted judicial scrutiny of the two-child election rule.
  • India's fertility rate has moved significantly downward from its previous 2003 measuremen…: India's fertility rate has moved significantly downward from its previous 2003 measurement.
  • The population metrics underlying the election norm have fallen to a current level of 1.9.: The population metrics underlying the election norm have fallen to a current level of 1.9.

In 2003, India's Total Fertility Rate was 3, it has since declined to 1.9

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