This research article delves deep in analysis of emerging patterns of internet related offenses committed by

minors along with multi-dimensional aspects of internet society which has created a cyber-world. Our global

world is continuously transforming with the everyday use of internet technologies which are playing significant

role in transforming the human society. This change is multifaceted, driven by the advent of ‘Information and

Communication Technologies (ICT) that was widely being used since 20

century and have rapidly advanced

in the present era. ICT involves the digital transmission of data between various devices worldwide.

media have created a cyber-world through social networking, forming a network society where data is sensitive

and precious

Internet and social media are now inalienable part of human lives, having both positive and negative impact

on minors especially. Internet is the fastest and cheapest means through which data can be transmitted in real

time at any place on globe but on the other hand, they also expose users especially minors to risks being a

cyber-delinquent but also a victim of cyber-crimes. Since the evolution of human society crime has always

been an integral part of human society, but with the expansion of the internet and social media, its patterns and

methods are continuously evolving. Delinquency is now becoming cyber-delinquency with the involvement of

internet technology. This study is based on qualitative analysis of Patterns and Predictors of Cyber

Delinquencies committed by minors and how effects society it when committed by minors. This study relies

in the 21

century, alongside a global industrial revolution. ICT involves the digital transfer of information

between various devices worldwide. Information technology is "the science and activity of moving data

digitally. (Gutmann, 2001)” This emerging society is an "information society" or "knowledge society.( Castells

& Gustavo,2005) " ICT is often used interchangeably with Information Technology (IT), though it specifically

refers to the use of computer-based technology and the Internet to provide information and communication

services to a broad audience. The terms IT and ICT are often used interchangeably in the context of modern

technology infrastructure. “Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) encompass all those

technologies that enable the handling of data and facilitate different forms of communication between human

challenges and issues, evolving into what we call a "risk society." Internet and social media applications have

created a virtual world through online networking, leading to the development of a cyber-world or cyber

society. This technology is breaking down national boundaries and creating a cyberspace where users can

engage in various activities and behaviours. Anonymity and remote access are some of the significant yet

vulnerable features of internet and cyber-world. Social media’s role in shaping behaviour, particularly in

develops stubbornness and arrogance among children, as here on social media children/youth can use fake

identity which makes them anonymous(Gupta, 2020). Covid-19 pandemic made education on

including cyber-crimes, in its annual “Crime in India” report. The 2024 report reveals a troubling rise in cyber-

crimes across the nation. This study analyses the data provided by the NCRB, exploring the trends, types of

cyber-crimes and their multi-faceted aspects. The primary data source is the NCRB’s annual report, which

provides comprehensive statistics on cyber-crimes in India. The data is systematically grouped to identify

patterns and categorize different types of cyber-crimes. Further, in order to understand the recent trends, the

temporal trends are analysed to understand the increase or decrease in specific cyber-crimes over the years.

Themes and patterns are identified through a detailed examination of the data, providing insights into the nature

and characteristics of cyber-crimes in India.

This study adopts a qualitative, exploratory research design to understand the emerging patterns and predictors

cyber-experts, technology professionals and individuals with experience in child protection systems under the

framework of juvenile laws. Their perspectives are essential for interpreting how cyber delinquency is

understood, managed and addressed within institutional and societal settings. A total of 97 respondents

voluntarily participated by filling out structured questionnaire forms. Their responses provide rich, experience-

based viewpoints on issues such as the rise of digital exposure among children, gaps in parental or institutional

supervision and the challenges of applying existing juvenile justice provisions to virtual offences. Apart from

respondent’s data, this work also relies on academic works, government data which is pertinent to our research

question. This research adopts a qualitative thematic approach, allowing meaningful patterns, concern and

perceptions to emerge from the narrative data. Through careful reading, coding and clustering of responses,

the study draws connections between technological landscapes, behavioural tendencies of minors and the

adequacy of current legal frameworks. This design ensures that the findings are grounded in lived experiences

influencing us directly or indirectly. This cyber culture is being fostered and expanded by internet technology

and social media platforms. Social Media has transformed from print to digital communication with the advent

of the Internet. As the Internet's reach has expanded, so has cyber culture is expanding across the globe. Social

media applications are key contributors to this cyber culture and the internet world. India, with its vast market

for the internet and smartphones, has a large population that utilizes the internet in various ways. Norbert

Wiener first used 'Cyber' as a prefix in 'Cybernetics' in 1948. Cyber culture can be understood as, "a collection

of cultures and cultural products enabled by the Internet, along with the narratives about these cultures and

products." Cyber culture as "a collection of cultures and cultural products that exist on and/or are made possible

by the Internet, along with the stories told about these cultures and cultural products. (Silver, 2017)" According

to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, cyber culture refers to "a set of shared attitudes, practices and goals

tools to create art, literature, music and more. It is linked to the electronic production of new ideas and

behaviour patterns related to technological innovations. In essence, it encompasses the social expectations,

etiquettes, practices, behaviours and languages used by people active on the World Wide Web or any digital

platform powered by the Internet. Cyber culture has evolved from the relationship between internet technology,

social media and digital interactions. As the Internet's reach has expanded, so have the boundaries of cyber

culture, encompassing all of human society, directly or indirectly. This cyber culture is becoming an integral

part of human lives, creating virtual groups or societies whose members may come from different sections of

society, regardless of time and place. The Internet and social media have created a virtual world where people

associate with different communities based on their tastes, choices and needs. This expanding cyber society is

becoming a global cyber-world. Social media and the internet serve not only as communication mediums but

understand its darker aspects. This cyber culture is making our children and youth addicted to the Internet and

smartphones. Unguided and unrestricted use of internet can lead to addiction and when needs are not met, it

can result in deviance. As per report from ‘statista’, there were one billion smartphone users in India earlier

which was 659 million in 2022. Smartphones along with social media, specifically Instagram and YouTube

are playing significant roles in enhancing the spread of culture by connecting people across the world digitally.

This connection not includes transmit of good and healthy data nut also contains, explicit, wrong and many

times porn and adult content too. Use of smartphones and social media are not only confined to urban or metro

cities but from youth to children, teen to old age groups, etc. Over 90% of rural children in the 14-18 years'

age group have a smartphone in their home (as compared to 73% in 2017) and are on social media, according

to the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 released in Jan 2024.

who commit crimes, while "delinquency" refers to the criminal or bad behaviour exhibited by them. Cyber-

bullying and cyber-stalking are among the most visible and common cyber-crimes, with school children,

teenagers and women being the primary victims.

acts like an adult person. There is a difference between the term Juvenile and Minor. Though in common

context. The term juvenile is used with reference to a young criminal offender and the term minor relates to