Are paper writing services legal?

Yes, paper writing services are generally legal in many countries, including India.
However, legality depends on how the service is used.

It is usually legal if students use the paper as:

• A reference,
• Study material,
• Editing help,
• Proofreading,
• Or research guidance.

It can become unethical or against university rules if a student submits a purchased paper as their own original work. This may be considered academic misconduct or plagiarism.

So, the service itself is not usually illegal, but misusing it can create academic problems.