Court Reporting in India
Wherever your deposition or arbitration is being held in India, Planet Depos has qualified court reporters and videographers available to cover all of your proceeding needs.
With teams of court reporters across Europe and Asia, Planet Depos is available to assist you with all of your deposition needs in India. India is party to the Hague Convention, meaning the taking of depositions of voluntary U.S. citizen witnesses can occur without prior approval from the Indian Central Authority. This makes the requirements for taking U.S. depositions in India straightforward and easy to follow.
Our team is experienced in providing conference rooms throughout India for your deposition, arbitration, or general meeting needs. There are several excellent business hotels in India offering to host depositions or meetings. However, it is important to verify the technological capabilities of the hotel when scheduling, as not all hotels have stable internet. Our international staff knows the right places that will match your needs, whether you’re attending in-person, through a mobile videoconference, or a traditional videoconference.
Conference Rooms in India
There are several excellent business hotels in India offering conference rooms to host depositions or meetings. However, it is very important to verify the technological capabilities of the hotel when scheduling, as not all hotels have stable internet. Hard-wired internet is preferred if realtime and/or video will be streamed to the U.S.
Checklist for Planet Depos Concierge Services:
- Number of rooms needed:
- Number of attendees (per room)
- On-site Contact/Attorney Name
- Start time
- End time
- Food & Beverage
Additional equipment needed:
- Projector and screen
- Speaker phone
- Videoconferencing
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Party to The Hague Evidence Convention? Yes
Currency: Indian Rupee
Time Zone: GMT + 5:30
Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) in Mumbai
U.S. Visa Requirements? Yes India Visa
Depositions India Checklist
The requirements for taking U.S. depositions in India are straightforward and easy to follow using the Planet Depos checklist specific to India.
India is party to the Hague Convention, which means that taking a U.S. deposition of voluntary witnesses can occur without prior approval from the Indian Central Authority. Allowing enough time (roughly between 4-6 weeks is ideal) for scheduling depositions in India is extremely important because of the logistics associated with the scheduling and planning processes. However, as the only firm with teams living on-the-ground throughout Europe and Asia, we are often able to cover last-minute requests.
Counsel will determine whether their witness is willing to be deposed. If so, both parties can stipulate and begin the process of setting up the deposition. For specific information pertaining to taking depositions in India, please consult the U.S. Embassy’s website for Judicial Assistance.
- Select the deposition services needed:
- U.S.-trained court reporter
- U.S.-trained legal videographer
- Any language interpreter
- What is the location of the deposition in India?
- Do you need Planet Depos to reserve a conference room for you?
- If not participating in person, do you require videoconferencing services? (If not, please skip to the next item on the checklist).
- Do you need a location in India?
- Will you need a location in the United States?
- Can you attend from your firm’s videoconference suite?
- Ask about Planet Depos’ Mobile Videoconferencing capabilities!
- Document Production
- Do you need assistance with exhibit printing?
- Select your deposition date
- Start time
- End time
- Visa Restrictions: There are special visa requirements for travel to India. For more information, contact Planet Depos’ International Scheduling Department.
- Make travel arrangements
- Flight
- Car rental
- Lodging
- Contact Planet Depos for information about corporate discounts with our partner hotels
- Send a protective order to Planet Depos for representatives to sign (if applicable)
- Have you filled out the Planet Depos Standing Order Form? It’s an easy process that takes less than 60 seconds and will let us know:
- Transcript turnaround time (regular or expedited)
- Who should receive the Rough ASCII and final transcript
- The number of realtime laptops that are needed
- Preferred video format (DVD, MPEG1, Loaded DVD, Synchronized Viewer)
- Send out Notice of Deposition to all counsel, your witness, and Planet Depos
- Send prep materials to Planet Depos for reporter’s deposition preparation:
- Notice of deposition
- Answer to Complaint
- Subpoena
- Previous transcript(s)
- Word index
- Obtain emergency contact information for Planet Depos representatives
- Provide emergency contact information of counsel
Travel safely to the India and contact Planet Depos with any questions once you’ve arrived!
Planet Depos is the only international court reporting company with U.S. trained and certified court reporters who actually live in Asia. To demonstrate our commitment to Asia, Planet Depos has registered offices throughout Asia. Further, there are no travel expenses for court reporters or videographers.
Travel Tips India
Wherever your deposition or arbitration is being held in India, Planet Depos has qualified court reporters and videographers available to cover all of your proceeding needs.
Taking a deposition in India can be easily done by taking the necessary steps as outlined in the checklist for U.S. depositions in India. India is a country that is very English-friendly and therefore is easy to travel around. With many excellent business hotels, there is no shortage of excellent accommodations for a conference room and for comfortable lodging. With teams living on the ground in India, Planet Depos offers 24/7 assistance for all of your deposition needs. Our professional court reporters, videographers and interpreters have been covering depositions in India for over 15 years. We can provide guidance to you for anything related to the scheduling process, travel, and document assistance in India.
Entry Requirements for India
To enter India from the United States, you must apply for a business visa. Below are the items you’ll need:
- An original and signed U.S. Passport with a minimum of six (6) months’ remaining validity and at least two (2) blank visa pages.
- One (1) additional passport photograph
- Do not wear glasses in your photograph
- Driver’s License copy
- Address must match address on your application
- If your name has changed, a marriage certificate is required for proof
- An original business letter from the sending company in the U.S.
- An original business invitation from the inviting company in India
For more information or if you were previously a citizen of another country, please contact your nearest India Consulate in the United States for updated information.
Flying to India
Nearly all airports in India accept international flights from North America, including:
- Srinagar Airport
- Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
- Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Jaipur International Airport
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
- Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
- Goa International Airport
- Bangalore International Airport
- Chennai International Airport
- Calicut International Airport
- Coimbatore International Airport
- Tiruchirapalli International Airport
- Cochin International Airport
- Trivandrum International Airport
Airlines
The following airlines offer direct flights to India from the United States:
Traveling in India
Depending on your travel need, a tourist or business visa will be necessary for travel to India. For more information, please contact Planet Depos or your nearest Consulate of India:
Consulate General of India in Houston
4300 Scotland Street
Houston, TX 77007
(P) 713.626.2148
Consulate General of India in New York
3 East 64th Street
New York, NY 10021
(P) 212.774.0600
Consulate General of India in Chicago
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Suite 850
Chicago, IL 60611
(P) 312.595.0405
Consulate General of India in San Francisco
540 Arguello Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94118
(P)415.668.0662
Consulate General of India in Atlanta
5549 Glenridge Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
(P) 404.963.5902
For updated travel alerts and information, please visit the website of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India.
You can also download the Smart Traveler App for your smartphone created by the U.S. Department of State.
Staying in India
India is one of the largest countries in the world and as such, there are many different cities where depositions take place. From New Delhi to Kolata and everywhere in between, Planet Depos has many relationships with various business hotels in India and is pleased to assist you with any hotel needs you may have as we offer corporate discounts for all of the top locations.
Medical Information
Generally, there are many updated medical facilities in all of the major cities in India, which are English-friendly. For a list of local English-speaking doctors, please contact the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers
For updated health information, including health travel alerts, view the Health Information for Travelers to India section at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Required Vaccinations
Currently there are no specific vaccinations required to travel to India.
Immunizations
The following are recommended immunizations for all travelers to India:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Polio
- Seasonal Influenza
- Pneumococcal
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
Money Matters
The official currency of India is the Indian Rupee. Unfortunately, you cannot obtain the Rupee outside of India and it is not accepted anywhere outside of the country. An exchange portal will be available at the airport upon your arrival in India and it is advised you exchange money there if only for your trip to your hotel. India is one country where bartering prices is necessary as things even such as cab rides can be haggled. ATMs are located in most major cities in India and often prove to be a traveler’s best resource for money exchanging and withdrawal.
For up-to-date information on the local conversion rate, visit a reputable currency converter website such as OANDA
Weather
The four seasons in India are different from what many think of as “normal” seasons. Winter, summer, Monsoon, and Post-monsoon (Autumn) are the titles given to the different stages of weather in India. However, because India is such a big country, the different weather types can differ between the North and the South. It is best to know the exact city in India your deposition will be in and then plan accordingly.
Important Websites & Resources
Embassy of the United States in New Delhi, India
Planet Depos is the only international court reporting company with U.S. trained and certified court reporters who actually live in Asia. To demonstrate our commitment to Asia, Planet Depos has registered offices throughout Asia. Further, there are no travel expenses for court reporters or videographers.