Speaking on the shift from advocacy to adjudication, he observed that while a lawyer
argues from a partisan position, a judge must rise above all sides and function strictly
within constitutional boundaries. Judicial independence, he said, stems from inner
strength, particularly in times of social media scrutiny and instant public opinion.
Decisions must be delivered without fear or favour, guided solely by constitutional values.
On integrity in judicial reasoning, Justice Roy underlined that judgments must be anchored
in facts, evidence and law, and remain uninfluenced by emotions or external pressures.

Referring to socially sensitive issues, including caste-based political mobilisation, he said
courts must balance social realities with constitutional discipline and respect the
functional limits of the legislature and executive.

Highlighting concerns over access to justice in large states like Uttar Pradesh, he pointed
to the low judge-to-population ratio and called for increased appointments, stronger
alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, effective case filtering and strict action
against frivolous litigation.

While acknowledging that digitisation and video conferencing improved transparency and
access, he expressed reservations about the use of Al in decision-making.
He urged young lawyers to remain grounded in values, emphasising that the philosophy of
life must prevail over the philosophy of money.