Melbourne: Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef, who is in detention for the past few weeks on charges of supporting a terrorist group, is in good health and the Indian High Commission is assisting his family in arranging legal assistance.

In a statement released today, the High Commission of India in Canberra said it has exercised consular jurisdiction in the case and is helping his family.

India has conveyed its concern to the Australian government that Haneef should be treated fairly and justly under Australian law, the statement said. It further said that Australian police authorities have requested for assistance in the case and that the same will be considered and decided upon in accordance with relevant provisions of Indian law.