Goodbye Mahmoud Al-Khudairi.. A legacy of integrity and independence

On September 1, 2024, Egypt lost one of its most prominent judiciary figures, Counselor Mahmoud El-Khodairy, former Vice President of the Court of Cassation, at the age of 84.

<img style="aspect-ratio:442/320;" src="https://www.shorouknews.com/uploadedimages/Other/original/%D9%85%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF%D8%AF.jpg" alt="Death of Counselor Mahmoud Al-Khudairi, former Vice President of the Court of Cassation - Al-Shorouk Portal - Mobile Version" > His birth and life Al-Khadiri was born on January 13, 1940 in Tahta, Sohag Governorate. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at Ain Shams University in 1963, and began his judicial career that spanned decades.

Al-Khadiri began his career in the Public Prosecution, where he was appointed immediately after his graduation, and rose through the judicial ranks until he reached the position of Vice President of the Court of Cassation, which is the highest judicial position in Egypt after the President of the Court.

Al-Khudairi was known for his integrity and independence, and was one of the most prominent defenders of judicial independence in Egypt, as he joined the Judicial Independence Movement that sought to enhance transparency and integrity in the Egyptian judicial system.

Al-Khudayri’s career was not limited to judicial work only, but also extended to the political field, where he was elected as a member of the People’s Assembly in the elections held at the end of 2011, for one of the Alexandria districts, and assumed the presidency of the Legislative Committee until the Supreme Constitutional Court issued a ruling to dissolve the Assembly in June 2012. During his tenure in Parliament, Al-Khudayri was one of the most prominent defenders of human rights and judicial reforms.

Mahmoud Al-Khudairy's most prominent works Al-Khudayri published a number of legal works that enriched the Egyptian legal library. Among his most prominent works are “A Comparative Study between Islamic Sharia and Positive Laws” and “The Suit for the Validity of the Contract and the Suit for the Validity of the Signature.” He also wrote many legal research papers that dealt with various topics such as the insurance contract and the role of the expert in the civil suit.

Counselor Mahmoud El-Khodary's life was full of achievements and challenges, and he left an indelible mark on the history of the Egyptian judiciary. His passing is considered a great loss for Egypt, but his legacy will live on through his writings and contributions to promoting justice and integrity in the Egyptian judicial system.