Two-child norm for contesting polls has lost relevance amid falling fertility rates, says SC

Published 04 Nov 2026, 17:29 IST

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The court cites the falling fertility rate, and says population-control laws undermine reproductive autonomy and exclude citizens from democratic participation

— The Federal
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New Delhi, November 4 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that India’s demographic landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades, and hence laws disqualifying individuals with more than two children from contesting elections may no longer be relevant in…

— The Morung Express

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New Delhi, November 4 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that India’s demographic landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades, and hence laws disqualifying individuals with more than two children from contesting elections may no longer be relevant in…

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The Morung Express Center Current article 04 Nov 2026, 17:29 IST

Two-child norm for contesting polls has lost relevance amid falling fertility rates, says SC

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 05 Nov 2026, 00:28 IST

'Policies need to be in tune with reality': Supreme Court calls for fresh look at 2-child norms amid decline in fertility rate

The court cited India's declining fertility rate, which fell to 1.9 in 2024, and warned of the long-term consequences of an ageing population.

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 17:24 IST

SC says laws that penalise having more than 2 children have lost relevance

The court cites the falling fertility rate, and says population-control laws undermine reproductive autonomy and exclude citizens from democratic participation

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