In August 2025, Yangikhayat district court in Tashkent heard a criminal case involving allegations of HIV transmission. The defendant, who had been diagnosed with HIV in 2013 and formally registered at a local AIDS center, had previously been informed of the legal and medical obligations linked to her condition, including the need to disclose her status to partners and to avoid unprotected sexual contact.
According to the case record, the defendant entered into a relationship in 2023. She disclosed her HIV status to her partner, and at first the couple practiced safe sex. However, by early 2024 they ceased using protection and continued their relationship without preventive measures. In 2025, after undergoing medical treatment for unrelated reasons, the partner tested positive for HIV.
At trial, the defendant admitted guilt, acknowledged awareness of the risks, and expressed remorse. The court reviewed testimony from the partner, medical documentation, and evidence from health authorities, all of which supported the charge of knowingly transmitting HIV.
In its decision, the court noted the defendant’s cooperation, family responsibilities, and lack of prior convictions, treating these as mitigating factors. Balancing these against the seriousness of the offense, the court imposed a sentence of three years’ restriction of freedom. Time spent under house arrest before the trial was deducted, leaving just under three years to serve under supervised conditions. Additional restrictions were applied, including limitations on residence changes and alcohol consumption.
The court further explained that the injured party retained the right to seek civil compensation for moral or material damages. The judgment is subject to appeal within ten days.
