Man Throws Acid at Estranged Wife During Surat Family Court Hearing, Then Consumes Poison

In Surat's family court, a 75-year-old man, Vinod Bhanushali, allegedly threw acid at his 61-year-old estranged wife, Shardaben Bhanushali, during a maintenance case hearing, causing serious injuries. Following the attack, he reportedly consumed poison and was hospitalized. The couple has a long-standing legal dispute since 2007, including a pending attempted murder case from a prior attack. The incident, witnessed by the presiding judge, has prompted police investigation and raised concerns about court security.