My child got sick and needed urgent hospitalization. I have medical and insurance documents and enough leave days. My company’s policy doesn’t say anything about denying leave in such situations. Can they legally refuse my leave request? What can I do?

Indian law doesn’t explicitly mandate leave for medical emergencies, but it emphasizes the employer’s duty to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Your company cannot legally refuse leave in a genuine medical emergency, especially with supporting documents. If they do, you can approach the labor commissioner or file a grievance with the company’s grievance redressal mechanism.