The term "judicial proceedings" refers to legal processes and court cases that are conducted in a judicial or administrative tribunal. This includes all stages of a lawsuit, from the initial filing of a complaint through any appeals that may follow. During these proceedings, evidence is presented, witnesses testify, and arguments are made by both sides to determine the outcome of the case. The phrase also encompasses other types of legal actions before a court or administrative body, such as hearings, trials, and arbitrations. In short, "judicial proceedings" refers to any formal legal process that takes place within the judiciary system.