At Justice Hrishikesh Roy’s farewell, Supreme Court Bar Association President Kapil Sibal lauded his deep commitment to justice and the Constitution. Sibal highlighted Roy’s fairness, clarity, and ability to resolve complex legal conflicts with wisdom and humor. “You were one such judge, clear in thought and purpose,” he said, emphasizing Roy’s role in strengthening public trust in the judiciary.
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NEW DELHI: Kapil Sibal, the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association, praised Justice Hrishikesh Roy during his farewell event, saying that the retiring judge played a big role in shaping the concept of the rule of law.
He also highlighted how Justice Roy always worked to build people’s trust in the judiciary.
“With some judges, we know that with the brief in their hands, they will instinctively do the right thing for all parties. You were one such judge, clear in thought and purpose, strong in fundamentals, and though ready to be convinced, always firm in your conclusions after giving a fair hearing to both parties. That is the kind of judge you were, and that is the kind of judge we want in the Supreme Court, you have the capacity, with your characteristic humour and gentle nudging to help resolve decades of discords,”
-said Sibal.
Sibal explained the true meaning of the oath that judges take when they join the Supreme Court or any other court.
“When a judge takes an oath in the Supreme Court or any court, what does that oath stand for? And what does it mean? The oath is that we will uphold the Constitution and the laws. What does that mean? It means that if the laws are constitutional, we will uphold them.”
He pointed out that Justice Roy fulfilled his duty with great courage and clarity, ensuring that his verdicts truly reflected the rule of law.
“Then if the laws are not constitutional, we will uphold the Constitution. This is the constant conflict that goes on in the course of the functioning of a judge in the Supreme Court, and I can dare say that whenever I have gone to his (Justice Roy’s) court, he has always upheld the Constitution if the laws are not constitutional, and upheld the laws if they are constitutional,”
-he added.
Sibal also mentioned that, from a lawyer’s point of view, if a case was scheduled before Justice Roy, the senior advocate could assure his client that there would be no unexpected surprises in the courtroom. Justice Roy’s way of handling cases was predictable in the best way—he ensured fairness and clarity in the process.
Sibal also spoke about Justice Roy’s many interests beyond law, including art, music, and sports.
“With his wide-ranging interests, it is no wonder that Justice Roy can apply himself effortlessly to any subject matter before the court. His judgments demonstrate, at their core, an innate sense of justice crafted from a rooted understanding of the human condition,”
-said the senior lawyer.
He further said that apart from being a wise decision-maker, Justice Roy was-
“deeply committed to building public trust in judicial institutions.”
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