Why? Because Pathak is a living, active author whose works are protected by (Copyright Act, 1957). The rights to his novels are held by him and his long-time publisher, Rajpal & Sons . Distributing his books for free without permission is piracy, which is illegal and harms the author’s livelihood.

For those interested in reading Surendra Mohan Pathak's novels, there are several online resources that offer free downloads of his works. Here are a few options: