Supreme Court Questions Two-Child Norm Amid Falling Fertility Rate

• The Supreme Court observed that India's total fertility rate has fallen from 3 to 1.9.
• A total fertility rate of 2.1 is considered the replacement level necessary for population stability.
• The court noted that a rate below 2.1 will impact the country's demographics in the future.
• The two-child norm is being questioned due to the declining fertility rate.
• The court's observation highlights potential future demographic challenges for India.