Mahkamah Rayuan Syariah: when you can appeal

Mahkamah Rayuan Syariah is the higher-level court in each state that hears appeals against decisions made by the Mahkamah Tinggi Syariah. It does not hear new cases, only reviews decisions already made.

For example, if your fasakh application was dismissed, or the maintenance amount ordered feels unfair, you can file an appeal within the set deadline after the decision is issued. The court checks whether the original decision was correct in law and in fact.

Appeal deadlines and forms differ by state, so check your state enactment before the deadline passes. A Peguam Syarie can help you assess whether your case has grounds for appeal.

To understand what comes before an appeal, read a real account of appealing a Syariah decision, and see the Mahkamah Tinggi Syariah where your case starts.