Arrange the following sections of the Indian Contract Act (Sections 14 to 18) in the correct order:
A. Definition of free consent

B. Misrepresentation

C. Fraud

D. Undue influence

E. Coercion
Choose the correct answer:

Correct option is D

The correct sequence as per Sections 14 to 18 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872:
1. Section 14: Free Consent (A) – Defines consent as free when not influenced by coercion, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or mistake.
2. Section 15: Coercion (E) – Defines coercion as forcing someone to enter into a contract.
3. Section 16: Undue Influence (D) – Involves taking unfair advantage of a weaker party.
4. Section 17: Fraud (C) – Intentional deception to induce a contract.
5. Section 18: Misrepresentation (B) – A false statement made without intent to deceive.