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Detailed explanation-1: -Pradeep Tiwana: The first Indian to be appointed as a judge in Australia. As per an official News Release announcing new judicial appointments, the Country Court of Victoria has warmly welcomed 4 new judicial appointments – Anna Robertson, Marcus Dempsey, Sharon Burchell and Pardeep Tiwana.

Detailed explanation-2: -Maharaj Sri Nagendra Singh (18 March 1914 – 11 December 1988) was an Indian lawyer and administrator who served as President of the International Court of Justice from 1985 to 1988.

Detailed explanation-3: -Judge Pardeep Tiwana says he is “extremely honoured” on his appointment and looks forward to serving the Victorian community. He practiced law in England for 12 years before arriving in Australia in 2006.

Detailed explanation-4: -Barrister Pardeep Singh Tiwana has become the first Indian to be appointed as a judge of the County Court of Victoria (Australia). The family of the judge originally hail from Jalandhar’s Kot Kalan village, where villagers on Wednesday performed a Path (religious prayer) and distributed sweets after getting this news.