underlying message therein viewed from
the eyes of a common layman. Thus, the impugned advertisement, the intent
therein, the manner thereof, and the message thereby ... will be the same when viewed through the eyes of a common
layman.
51. It is pertinent to note that the defendant
while discussing the likelihood of confusion that can occur with a layman,
has held as follows:
"xxx xxx xxx
49. Since time immemorial ... similarity involves viewing the product in question through the eyes
of the layman. A layman is not expected to have the same 'hair-
splitting
Rules of open category and
departmental category. Delhi Police has given a layman's colour to the legal
colour of the method of recruitment ... Direct recruitment has been given the
layman's colour 'open recruitment' and appointment by promotion through a
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
similarity
involves viewing the product in question through the eyes of the layman. A
layman is not expected to have the same 'hair-splitting ... skills as an expert.
A punctilious analysis is not necessary. A layman is presumed to have the
cognition and experiences of a reasonable man. Therefore
owner of the shop and being an owner and
a layman had no knowledge about the manner in
which the construction was to be raised ... building collapsed. It is also not in
dispute that petitioner was a layman and did not
know the technicalities of construction of a
building
Michael Heath Nathan Johnson vs Subhash Chandra And Ors. on 1 November, 1995
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Thirdly the argument of the defendant that the defendant
being a layman could not convey the proper information to his
counsel regarding the proceedings ... 2013 Page 2 of 5
hollow because even a layman can understand the next date
being given in the present case. As the defendant
must
interpretexpression "coconut" and "fruit" in the layman's language have to
beapplied even with respect to interpreting the relevant ... brown coconut as a fruit. Therefore, in
my opinion, taken in the layman's meaning, the dry brown coconut
cannot be said
similarity
involves viewing the product in question through the eyes of the
layman. A layman is not expected to have the same ‗hair-splitting ... skills as an expert. A punctilious analysis is not necessary. A layman
is presumed to have the cognition and experiences of a reasonable
man. Therefore
advised to file a civil suit; that he is
a layman without any knowledge in law;
that he acted upon the advice of his
advocate ... with annual
increments. The contention of the
employee that he being a layman, he acted
upon the advice of the advocate at
Visakhapatnam in seeking
