PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 9 (X) /February/44-52/7

AUTHOR: Dr. Rahul Goyat

TITLE :DIGITAL CRIMES AND JUVENILE OFFENDERS: LEGAL GAPS AND POLICY CHALLENGES IN INDIA

ABSTRACT: Juvenile involvement in cybercrime has become a worrying trend in the digital age, posing serious ethical, legal, and procedural issues. With the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, India has made significant progress in modernising juvenile justice; yet, this law is still ill-equipped to handle the complexity of online delinquency. As more people have access to the internet, children are increasingly being implicated in crimes, including identity theft, phishing, hacking, and cyberbullying. This paper investigates the intersection between juvenile justice and digital crimes, identifying key legal gaps and proposing reforms suited to the realities of a cyber-driven society. Through doctrinal analysis, comparative frameworks, and policy critique, the paper argues for a nuanced yet reform-oriented legal response that protects child rights while ensuring accountability in the cyberspace age.

KEYWORDS: Digital Crime, cybercrime, Legal Gaps,  Juvenline offenders

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