Union Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda has said, Uniform Civil Code is necessary for national integration, but any decision to bring it can be taken only after wider consultations. The Minister added that he would consult the Prime Minister, his Cabinet colleagues and top law officers before government files its affidavit in the Supreme Court.<br/><br/>The Law Minister said the high courts of Kerala and Karnataka have already pointed out the need for a common code in the country. Earlier, the apex court has asked the Centre to take a quick decision on a uniform civil code to end confusion over personal laws.