But here’s what’s quietly getting missed: the UN panel specifically pointed to alleged abuses against Scheduled Castes, Tribes, and even non-citizens by law enforcement. India insists it’s committed to fighting discrimination; but the global spotlight is now harder to ignore. If this escalates, will it affect how international institutions view India’s human rights record? And more importantly; what does this mean for communities on the ground who’ve been raising these concerns for years? The response may be diplomatic, but the questions aren’t going away.