The defendant was accused of knowingly putting at least two individuals at risk of HIV/AIDS transmission over the course of multiple unprotected sexual encounters between 2022 and 2025.
Medical evidence showed that the defendant had been diagnosed with HIV in 2013 and had signed a legal form acknowledging her responsibility not to transmit the virus. However, she allegedly entered into repeated sexual relationships with two individuals without disclosing her status or using protection in all cases.
One of the partners later became her domestic partner. He confirmed that he had been unaware of her diagnosis during the initial stages of their relationship, although he later learned of it and continued the relationship. As of the trial date, he had not contracted the virus and expressed no claim for damages, requesting leniency for the defendant.
The defendant admitted guilt, explaining that she had been in sporadic relationships following a period of personal hardship, and expressed deep remorse. She acknowledged being repeatedly informed of her condition and legal responsibilities and claimed that she struggled to disclose her status due to stigma and fear. She asked the court to consider her cooperation, remorse, and current domestic situation as mitigating factors.
The court found the defendant guilty under Part 4 of Article 113 and taking into account mitigating factors such as the absence of prior convictions and the absence of transmission to partners, sentenced her to 3 years of restriction of liberty (non-custodial), pursuant to Article 57 of the Criminal Code (permitting lighter penalties in view of mitigating circumstances).
The defendant and other parties were informed of their right to appeal the judgment within ten days to the Tashkent Regional Court.
