This totally inhuman. Firstly, the airline should have checked it before boarding. Not withstanding the mistakes of the passengers, the rule should be applied logically and not irrationally. No wonder we, Asians still suffer from a slave mentality to white community. I have seen it in many of these Asian & mid east countries, India is no exception. Come on guys- India is not a poor, timid nation any more- with booming economy reaching to a developed super power status in futue, all these officials must change their metality and act more responsible. Do not forget IT brought dignity to Indian image (I am not one but have experienced it after my 30 years of overseas employment)