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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Earlier, the apex court had asked the Centre to take a quick decision on a uniform civil code to end confusion over personal laws. <br/><br/>Meanwhile, Congress has reacted cautiously to the apex Court's observation. <br/><br/>Talking to a private TV channel yesterday, senior party leader Digvijay Singh said although the code is the part of Indian Constitution, it is a highly sensitive issue which concerns different religions. <br/><br/>He said Congress will deliberate internally and discuss with other political parties before giving any view on it. Singh said there is a need to evolve consensus on the issue.