In July 2025, the Mirzaabad District Court for Criminal Cases held an open session to consider the case against a defendant, referred to here as AAAA, who faced charges under Part 4 of Article 113 of the Criminal Code of Uzbekistan for knowingly exposing another person to the risk of HIV infection. The proceedings included the participation of the defendant, their legal counsel, the victim, and the deputy district prosecutor.
According to the case record, the defendant had been registered with the regional AIDS center in 2015 and had been repeatedly informed of their HIV-positive status, including the risk of transmitting the virus to others through sexual contact. However, the court found that the defendant had sexual intercourse with the victim in April 2025 without allegedly disclosing their HIV status or using protection. The victim later confirmed that had they been aware of the defendant’s HIV status, they would not have consented to sexual activity.
The court examined evidence collected during the preliminary investigation, including testimony from the victim and witnesses, forensic and epidemiological reports, and other supporting documents. The defendant admitted guilt in court, acknowledged their HIV-positive status, expressed remorse, and had no prior criminal record. The case also took into account mitigating factors, including the defendant’s gender, family circumstances, and confession of guilt.
In light of these considerations, the court upheld the charge of knowingly exposing another person to HIV under Part 4 of Article 113. The court determined the sentence should reflect the social danger of the crime, but allowed for leniency due to mitigating circumstances. The previously applied precautionary measure of arrest remained in place, and the court advised the victim that they could seek civil compensation for any material or moral damages through civil proceedings.
