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Extracted data were synthesized descriptively under themes spanning reported prevalence estimates and variability, proposed biological processes, psychiatric symptom rates, stigma perceptions, and quality-of-life deficits. Methodological appraisal was undertaken. Twenty-nine studies reported prevalence estimates displaying wide variability from 0.09% to 22% for essential tremor, partly attributable to definitional inconsistencies. Proposed pathologic processes centered on cerebellar dysfunction, neurotransmitter disturbances, and genetic risks. Nine studies revealed variable anxiety (6.8%\u201390%) and depression (3.4%\u201360%) rates among essential tremor patients, while two indicated perceived stigma. Five studies unanimously concurred significant quality of life impairment in essential tremors. Evidence of dystonic tremor, functional tremor, and other tremors was limited. This review exposed critical knowledge gaps and methodological limitations, while systematically evaluating the Indian literature on non-parkinsonian tremors concerning epidemiology, mechanisms, and clinical burden. 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