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First Sikh Judge Pro Tempore Sworn in Kern County, California

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Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) Navraj Rai, a 32-year-old attorney, has been sworn in as the first Sikh judge pro tempore in California’s Kern County, marking a milestone for the local Sikh community and the county’s court system.Rai was sworn in last week as a judge pro tem to the Superior Court of California in Kern County. He is the first Sikh to hold the position in the county’s history.A judge pro tem is a private attorney appointed by the court to handle specific cases. The role is designe…