This super-wealthy Parsi doctor wants to adopt his 43-yr-old caretaker. Will law let him?

Alka Dhupkar & Sunil BaghelTIMESOFINDIA.COM

Apr 29, 2026 | 14:55 IST

Dr Bomsi Wadia with Rajeev Jha (right)

Dr Bomsi Wadia, a globally recognised gynaecologist, has moved the Bombay HC to adopt his longtime caregiver, Rajeev Jha — raising questions of rights, legacy, and what defines family in modern India

Nearly six decades ago, he carved his place in motoring history as the first Indian to compete in the legendary London to Sydney Marathon — a punishing test of endurance and resolve. Today, at 90, Dr Bomsi Wadia is pursuing a different kind of milestone, one that could reshape the legal landscape rather than a finish line.

The retired and widely respected gynaecologist has set his sights on a question Indian law has yet to answer: can adults be legally adopted?

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This super-wealthy Parsi doctor wants to adopt his 43-yr-old caretaker. Will law let him?

Dr Bomsi Wadia, a globally recognised gynaecologist, has moved the Bombay HC to adopt his longtime caregiver, Rajeev Jha — raising questions of rights, legacy, and what defines family in modern India

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This super-wealthy Parsi doctor wants to adopt his 43-yr-old caretaker. Will law let him?

Dr Bomsi Wadia, a globally recognised gynaecologist, has moved the Bombay HC to adopt his longtime caregiver, Rajeev Jha — raising questions of rights, legacy, and what defines family in modern India

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