Buyer Beware: Protect Yourself from Pirated & Fake Law Books
Allahabad Law Agency®, Faridabad has been a trusted publisher of authoritative Indian legal texts since 1950. We are deeply concerned about the widespread menace of pirated, counterfeit, and outdated law books being sold both online and offline at suspiciously low prices.
This page is dedicated to helping you — our valued customers, students, advocates, and legal professionals — identify genuine ALA books and protect yourself from fraud.
🚨 Warning Signs of Fake / Pirated Books
Be suspicious if you encounter any of the following:
- Unusually low prices or excessive discounts — Genuine law books have a fixed MRP. If someone offers 50-70% off with no valid sale reason, it is likely a pirated or substandard copy
- No holographic seal of authenticity — All genuine Allahabad Law Agency® books carry our holographic seal on the cover
- Poor print quality — Blurry text, uneven margins, light ink, or crooked printing are hallmarks of pirated copies
- Inferior paper quality — Thin, translucent, or newsprint-type paper is a red flag. Our books use high-quality offset paper
- Poor binding and stitching — Pirated books often fall apart quickly. Our books are properly stitched and bound
- Missing or incorrect ISBN — All our books have a valid ISBN barcode on the back cover. Verify it at isbndb.com
- Outdated edition — Pirated sellers often reproduce older editions. Always check the edition year and whether it includes recent amendments
- No publisher contact details — Pirated books often omit or print fake publisher information
✓ How to Identify a Genuine Allahabad Law Agency® Book
A genuine book from Allahabad Law Agency®, Faridabad will have:
- 🏧 Holographic Seal of Authenticity on the front cover — shimmer and colour-shift visible in light
- 📚 Clear, sharp print quality on good quality paper with proper margins
- 📌 ALA logo and publisher details clearly printed on the copyright page
- 🛍 Accurate ISBN matching our official catalogue
- 🔗 Latest edition details — edition year, amendment coverage, and author credentials clearly mentioned
- 🧸 Sturdy binding — books are stitched and glued properly for long-term use
- 📋 Complete table of contents and index — no missing sections
🚫 Risks of Using Pirated / Fake Books
Using a pirated or outdated law book is not just a waste of money — it can be professionally dangerous:
- Outdated legal texts may not include recent amendments, new judgements, or legislative changes — leading to incorrect legal interpretation
- Missing sections or incorrect text in a pirated book can cause serious errors in legal arguments and court submissions
- Binding failure — books that fall apart mid-use are frustrating and unprofessional
- No buyer protection — purchases from unauthorised sellers have no recourse for replacement or refund
- Supporting criminal activity — buying pirated books funds copyright infringement and harms legitimate publishers and authors
🌐 Where to Buy Genuine Allahabad Law Agency® Books
Always buy from authorised sources only:
- ✅ Our official website: allahabadlawagency.com
- ✅ Our official Flipkart store — search “Allahabad Law Agency” and verify the seller name
- ✅ Our official Amazon store — verify the seller is “Allahabad Law Agency” or “ALA Books”
- ✅ Authorised book distributors in your city — contact us for a list of authorised dealers
⛔ Avoid buying from: Unknown sellers on social media, WhatsApp groups, local stalls with no fixed address, or any website not listed above.
📄 Copyright Notice
All books published by Allahabad Law Agency®, Faridabad are protected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. Reproduction, photocopying, scanning, or distribution of our books — in whole or in part — without written permission is a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment and/or fine.
We actively monitor the market and take legal action against those found selling pirated or counterfeit copies of our publications.
📞 Report Piracy
If you encounter someone selling fake, pirated, or duplicate copies of our books — please report it to us immediately. You can help protect thousands of fellow students, advocates, and legal professionals.
📧 Report piracy to: allahabadlawagency@gmail.com
Please include the seller’s name, location, contact details, and/or photographs of the suspicious books.
Together, we can protect the integrity of Indian legal education and ensure every legal professional has access to accurate, authentic, and up-to-date legal texts.
— Allahabad Law Agency®, Faridabad | Trusted Indian Law Book Publishers Since 1950