Jemubhai Patel is a fictional character from the novel "The Inheritance of Loss" by Kiran Desai. He is an elderly Indian man who has lived a life marked by loss and disillusionment. As a retired judge, he grapples with his past and the changing world around him, reflecting the struggles of post-colonial India. Throughout the story, Jemubhai's character embodies themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the impact of globalization. His interactions with other characters, including his granddaughter Sai and the cook Biju, highlight the generational and social divides in contemporary Indian society.