A Nagpur-based lawyer, Gaurav Mishra, has accused IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) of causing emotional distress by seating his 3-year-old child separately from parents on a flight from Bagdogra to Kolkata. Despite paying ₹43,900 for three tickets, the family received random seats, contrary to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) guidelines that stipulate children under 12 must sit with a parent or guardian. Mishra's LinkedIn post highlighted the issue, stating that the airline's actions were an unfair trade practice and led to 'severe mental agony' for the family. The incident has ignited discussions online regarding the airline's seating policies and whether families are pressured to pay extra for seat selection to ensure they sit together. IndiGo responded to the complaint, expressing a desire to resolve the issue, while social media users criticized the airline's practices and raised concerns about passenger safety and child welfare.