Bangalore: Indian doctor Mohammad Haneef, who was acquitted of charges of terrorism by an Australian court, has expressed optimism about that government ordering a judicial inquiry into his case and rendering justice.

Haneef, whose work permit has now been restored under the court order and is yet to decide on returning to Australia, refused to comment whether he would demand compensation from the Australian authorities.

"I am optimistic and hopeful that the present Australian government will conduct a judicial inquiry into my case and take a fair stand once the inquiry report is submitted," he told PTI here.

Haneef, however, refused to comment on the reported observation made by Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Mick Keelty's that the government had refused compensation to Haneef.

Meanwhile, Haneef's relative Imran Siddiqui, who has been his (Haneef) "pillar of support", said they had received "very positive feelers from the present Australian government that it understands that Haneef's case was a complete blunder committed by the previous government".

"That is the reason why government has not gone ahead and appealed against the Federal Court's decision. We are very hopeful that the Australian government will conduct a judicial inquiry into the Haneef episode," he said.

Imran said the issue of compensation was always there.

"However, we want to wait and see what comes out of it (inquiry) and what would be the stand of the government, once the inquiry report is submitted," he said.

Source : PTI