Sawibunga's plea was dismissed yesterday by the Gauhati High Court, which transferred the case to Aizawl from the border district of Mamit.
The defamation case against the Bru leader was filed by Young Mizo Association leader.
The case was filed in Mamit district court but as Sawibunga failed to appear before it repeatedly, the court issued warrants of arrest thrice. The Bru leader is, however, yet to be arrested and produced before the court.