Federal shariat courts instead of shariat Benches were set up in 1980 which hears appeals against decisions of their subservient courts and interprets islam. The appeal against the decisions of Federal shariat courts are heard by the shariat appellate bench of supreme court. Correct Answer Federal shariat courts instead of shariat Benches were set up in 1980 which hears appeals against decisions of their subservient courts and interprets islam. The appeal against the decisions of Federal shariat courts are heard by the shariat appellate bench of supreme court.