My doctor has advised a surgery and 2 weeks of rest. Do I need to tell my employer the specific reason for surgery and treatment? Can I just provide a doctor’s certificate saying “surgery and rest advised due to medical condition”? Does my right to privacy in the Indian Constitution protect me from disclosing this information to my employer? Are there other laws that protect my privacy in this situation?

You are not legally obligated to disclose the specific details of your medical condition to your employer in India. A doctor’s certificate stating “surgery and rest advised due to medical condition” is sufficient. The right to privacy under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, along with provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act and the Information Technology Act, offer protection against unwarranted disclosure of private medical information.