On January 5, 2026, the Margilan City Criminal Court examined a criminal case concerning the alleged knowing exposure of another person to HIV. The court heard testimony from the defendant, her partner, witnesses, and reviewed documentary and medical evidence.
The court established that the defendant had been aware of her HIV-positive status for many years and had been officially warned by health authorities about criminal liability for exposing others to the risk of infection. However, she entered into a civil marriage with the other party in mid-2025 and allegedly engaged in repeated unprotected sexual relations without formally disclosing her HIV status to health authorities or ensuring medical supervision of her partner. As a result, the victim was placed at risk of HIV infection, although subsequent medical testing showed that he had not contracted HIV.
The defendant partially admitted the facts, expressed remorse, and requested leniency. Her partner later stated that he had no claims against the defendant. The court found the evidence sufficient to establish guilt under Part 4 of Article 113 of the Criminal Code (knowingly exposing another person to the risk of HIV infection).
Taking into account mitigating circumstances—including the defendant’s remorse, lack of prior convictions, and the absence of claims from the partner—the court imposed a sentence below the statutory minimum. The defendant was sentenced to four years of restriction of liberty, including limitations on travel and residence, with supervision by the probation authorities.
The judgment may be appealed within the time limits established by law.
