Chandigarh, March 10 -- Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, known for his humane judgments and balanced approach, retired from the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday.

Born into a family of agriculturists in Ludhiana in 1964, he started his practice in 1992 at the high court and remained associated with the Punjab advocate general's office between 1995 and 2014, the last being as additional advocate general when he was elevated as additional judge in September 2014.

Throughout his over twelve year judicial career, justice Grewal earned respect for his independent views and proactive approach, which often demonstrated sensitivity toward societal issues, said Bar body president Sartej Singh Narula.

"Justice Grewal is respected for his ba...