Justice Hrishikesh Roy retired with high praise from peers, including CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, and SCBA president Kapil Sibal. Known for his legal acumen and humor in court, Roy was a respected mentor for junior advocates. Appointed to the Supreme Court in 2019, his journey in law began in 1982.
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